Lifefulness: Live Life Fully
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLifefulness: Live Life Fully is all about helping you live life fully through Lifefulness - the clue is in the name.
Join Sanderson Jones, James Croft and an incredible guest in a no bullshit conversation about reimagining religion and remixing spirituality.
Think of Lifefulness as Thought for the Day after 4 beers, or On Being gone day drinking.
What will you get?
Each guest will have something to teach you, and us, about how to live life fully by looking to modern science as well as ancient wisdom.
What's Lifefulness? Lifefulness is a practice that reinvents the spiritual community, and approach to life, in a way that everyone can take part.
The pioneering approach was developed by our host, Sanderson Jones, at Sunday Assembly - the global network of secular and inclusive congregational communities. Now he and James are writing a book on Lifefulness.
So what are you waiting for?
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Episodes
"Let's Celebrate Ordinary Human Flourishing" - w/ Gillian Straine #Ep 66
October 14, 2021 12:20 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBGillian Straine is a remarkable woman, who has a physics pHd, then became a priest and now runs a charity that is exploring how churches can create health. As the healthcare system in the UK faces more strain, she sees congregations as vital way we can create wellbeing. On top of that, she's great company, which means she's pretty much our ideal guest. What we found particularly thought-provoking was the rich and progressive way she viewed health. Health isn't just not being sick, but being...
'The Neuroscience of Pandemic Grief' w/ Dean Burnett - #Ep 65
October 07, 2021 04:40 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBWe love Dean Burnett: neuroscientist, comedian, author, journalist and general spreader of wisdom. On the pod we talk to him about the neuroscience of grief, which became a major focus when he lost his father to Covid Hearing how he had to say goodbye over the phone to his unconscious Dad will leave you in bits (or at least it got to me). What makes Dean such a great guest is that he can switching between exploring the deep pain, to discussing a key academic finding, and then he'll throw in...
'Who Goes To Non-Religious Church?' w/ Dr. Josh Bullock - #64
September 29, 2021 04:30 - 57 minutes - 45.9 MBIn 2013 Sunday Assembly launched, it was a new movement of non-religious congregations that spread across the world. Today we interview Dr. Josh Bullock who wrote his pHd on the sociology of Sunday Assembly through in-depth interviews with members and participants. The interview is a fascinating deep dive into a truly pioneering organisation which I should mention, I co-founded. In a world (oooh, that sounds very movie trailer-esque) where division, polarisation, atomisation and meaningless...
'1st Birthday Pod!' - Sanderson Jones & James Croft - Ep #64
September 23, 2021 04:48 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBIt's our birthday! Or at least it was two weeks ago. Yes, the Lifefulness Podcast is 1 year old, which totally blew our minds. We decided to do a special episode reflecting on what we've learnt through 63 interviews. The 8 questions we dig into are: 1) What did you learn about Lifefulness? 2) What did our guests have in common? Then we dig into the 6 PIllars of Lifefulness: 3) What did we learn about Ultimate Meaning? 4) What did we learn about Celebration and Contemplation? 5) What ...
'Can Online Community Replace In-Person Connection?" - Rosie Sherry - #Ep 63
September 16, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBGreat new podcast today with a legend in the world of online community building, Rosie Sherry. Rosie turned her first community into a $1.5 million business, before being hired by the Indie Hackers site to turbo-charge their growth. Now she's been hired to build community for a software company that builds community building software - a sure sign she's one of the best. Why are we interviewing her? Because community is vital to Lifefulness, and to living life fully, and she's been at the fo...
'Companies Can't Save Us From Climate Change' - Ed Gillespie - #62
September 08, 2021 23:34 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBOur guest on the Lifefulness Podcast is climate campaigner, sustainability consultant, podcast futurist and renaissance man, Ed Gillespie. Ed has dedicated his life to regenerating the planet by encouraging companies to reform - but will that work? Can companies be part of the solution? The podcast starts a little differently by asking Ed about where he finds joy, wonder and mystery in life. We made this change after feedback from listeners that the podcast didn't have a central theme when,...
"Where To Find Hope" w/ Cassie Robinson - #Ep 61
August 26, 2021 05:12 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBWe're so lucky to be joined by Cassie Robinson - designer, social change maker, systems theorist and much more - to speak about the power of stories. After years of pushing the field of social change forward, she now runs the Big Lottery Strategic Fund - making her one of the biggest funders in the UK, and probably the world - and they've invested in stories. From her position looking at so many different projects and strategies, Cassie (and her team) decided that the best way to create soc...
'How To Make Friends As An Adult' - Jillian Richardson - #Ep 60
August 19, 2021 04:30 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBJillian Richardson is a loneliness expert, professional facilitator, and bestselling author. She’s also the founder of The Joy List, a weekly newsletter of community-centered events in NYC. In her work she helps people learn the skills to connect more deeply to themselves and others, and has inspired thousands through her workshops, interviews, and public speaking engagements. Jillian has been featured as a source for NPR, The Wall Street Journal, NBC, and Outside Magazine, among many oth...
"A Spiritual Atheist and Scientific Theist Have A Chat' - Mark Vernon - #Ep 58
August 12, 2021 05:06 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBMark Vernon is psychotherapist and writer, with a keen interest in spirituality and inner life. He has a PhD in ancient philosophy, as well as degrees in physics and in theology. His latest book, A Secret History of Christianity, is out now. He has contributed to and presented a number of programmes on the radio, writes as a journalist, with his work being published by the BBC, Aeon, Church Times, and elsewhere. He teaches at The Idler Academy and also lead workshops and give talks. He's ...
"A Spiritual Atheist and Scientific Theist Have A Chat' - Mark Vernon - #Ep 59
August 12, 2021 05:06 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBMark Vernon is psychotherapist and writer, with a keen interest in spirituality and inner life. He has a PhD in ancient philosophy, as well as degrees in physics and in theology. His latest book, A Secret History of Christianity, is out now. He has contributed to and presented a number of programmes on the radio, writes as a journalist, with his work being published by the BBC, Aeon, Church Times, and elsewhere. He teaches at The Idler Academy and also lead workshops and give talks. He's ...
'What Do People Get From Going To Mosque' - Tez Ilyas - #Ep 58
July 29, 2021 08:39 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBTez Ilyas is one of the most celebrated stars in British comedy, an author and an activist. The guy is also one of a new generation of British Muslims who are public and proud about their heritage. This is all explored in his new book 'The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 3/4'. In this conversation we explore his life, have a laugh and all of that but the thrust of the conversation is to explore what Muslims get from going to mosque. What are the different practices? What does he...
'What Do People Get From Going To Mosque' - Tez Ilyas - #Ep 57
July 29, 2021 08:39 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBTez Ilyas is one of the most celebrated stars in British comedy, an author and an activist. The guy is also one of a new generation of British Muslims who are public and proud about their heritage. This is all explored in his new book 'The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 3/4'. In this conversation we explore his life, have a laugh and all of that but the thrust of the conversation is to explore what Muslims get from going to mosque. What are the different practices? What does he...
‘This Interview Has An Insane Twist’ w/ Kai Whiting - #Ep 57
July 22, 2021 03:44 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBForgive the Buzzfeed headline but, sometimes, they’re totally deserved. I’d been looking forward to speak to Kai Whiting for a while. Why? Because he’s a Stoic philosopher lecturing at Louvain University in Belgium; sustainability campaigner with a background in environmental engineering; and author of 'Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In'. Kai already had a great start but then, at the start of the interview, he revealed something all of my research hadn’t turned up. The thi...
'The Perils of Overthinking' w/ Gwendoline Smith - #Ep 55
July 15, 2021 04:45 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBGwendoline Smith is our amazing guest today, who dives into her specialist subject of overthinking. What is overthinking? Why does it affect so many people today? And how can you break the cycle? We explore all this and more. Dr. Gwendoline Smith is a clinical psychologist, author and science celeb in New Zealand, where her 'Book of Knowing' was a surprise best-seller. Now, she's bringing her trademark bullshit free vibe to The Lifefulness Project to dig into overthinking. You'll love it. S...
'The Perils of Overthinking' w/ Gwendoline Smith - #Ep 56
July 15, 2021 04:45 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBGwendoline Smith is our amazing guest today, who dives into her specialist subject of overthinking. What is overthinking? Why does it affect so many people today? And how can you break the cycle? We explore all this and more. Dr. Gwendoline Smith is a clinical psychologist, author and science celeb in New Zealand, where her 'Book of Knowing' was a surprise best-seller. Now, she's bringing her trademark bullshit free vibe to The Lifefulness Project to dig into overthinking. You'll love it. S...
"Don't Bring Your Whole Self To Work" w/ Cate Sevilla - #Ep 55
July 08, 2021 08:39 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIf you've ever been stressed or overwhelmed at work then this is the podcast for you. Cate Sevilla is an author and journalist who has written a book that's an antidote to the business guru, hustle culture propaganda that is so common. The conversation is super refreshing, realistic and full of practical ways to make work more enjoyable. We delve into: Why you shouldn't bring your whole self to work. The importance of recognising the issues you're bringing. The power of giving less of a ...
'Why Political Polarisation Is Bad For Your Health' w/ Jon Yates - #Ep 54
July 01, 2021 04:45 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBWell, this episode was a lot of fun. Jon Yates is an expert in the fabric of society itself, and his latest work shows how division in society isn't just unpleasant but bad for our economy, social mobility, and even our health. The leaping off point for this conversation is his new book 'Fractured' which draws on all his experience as one of the most successful charity leaders in the UK. Today he's the Executive Director of the Youth Endowment Fund, a £200m fund focused on integrating you...
'The Philosopher Who Predicted Trump (Maybe)' w/ David Rondel - Ep #53
June 24, 2021 04:22 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBToday we interview the social and political philosopher David Rondel, who has recently edited the 'Cambridge Companion to Richard Rorty'. Why did we want to interview one philosopher about another philosopher? Because Richard Rorty wrote a seminal essay on the decline of the Left in the West that serves as a blueprint for the rise of Trump, Brexit and authoritarianism. If we are to build a world where everyone is included, we'll need to think long and hard about how we're able to do that. I...
"Self-Care isn't Selfish" w. Meg-John Barker - #Ep 52
June 17, 2021 04:17 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBI love Meg-John Barker, and you will too. We met for the first time on the pod but her wisdom, kindness and laugh won me over. An esteemed academic psychologist, theraprist and author they were fascinating company for this wonderful conversation. The key things we spoke about were the problems with self-help books, the need to reimagine self-care, the centrality of trauma to all of us and the inhumane systems we all have to live in. 'Hell Yeah, Self-Care' - MJB's brilliant new book - https...
'How To Transform Insight Into Change' - Matthew Elton 51
June 09, 2021 23:13 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Community is a Muscle" - Rich Watkins - #Ep 50
June 03, 2021 04:21 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBToday our guest is an old friend Rich Watkins who is a poet, community builder, spiritual adventurer, business strategist and much more. Rich is someone I ring up for guidance because he straddles the organisational, spiritual and community world in a way that is rare. We dig into his journey from teenage evangelical to post-church community builder and spiritual explorer. Personal site: https://www.richwatkins.com/ Poetry: https://www.richwatkins.com/poetry Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
"Lessons From A Personal Development Pioneer" w. Judy Piatkus - #Ep 49
May 28, 2021 05:17 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'Kindness Before Everything' w. Bernadette Russell
May 20, 2021 04:15 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Lead Like You're Hosting A Dinner Party" - Mark McKergow - #Ep 47
May 13, 2021 04:18 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'Eat Your Way To A Healthy Life & Planet' w/ Cassandra Coburn - #Ep 46
May 06, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBOur food production systems are the single biggest cause of environmental change, while diseases linked to our eating habits are at epidemic levels and increasing. Our guest Dr. Cassandra Coburn uses the latest scientific research to address this vital question: can we provide a growing population with a healthy diet from sustainable food systems? Fortunately for us all, the answer is yes. Cassandra is awesome company and shows how it is possible to eat well and save the planet. Her wor...
'STONKS As A Spiritual Pathway' w. Carlos Saba - Ep #45
April 29, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 63 MBOur guest is the brilliant Dr. Carlos Saba has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs and purpose-driven business hippies through the Happy Start Up School. Carlos is an old friend of mine who is one dose wisdom to two doses of great company. We dig into how he created an international community that serves the needs of people seeking careers that contribute positively to the world, while doing work that they love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'The Lighter Side of Trauma' w/ Emmy Brunner - Ep#44
April 22, 2021 04:30 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBForgive the slightly flippant title but Emmy Brunner, psychotherapist, trauma specialist and author, makes talking about trauma fun. So, don't get put off by the word trauma, and dive in for a fascinating conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'The Lighter Side of Trauma' w/ Emmy Brunner - Ep#43
April 22, 2021 04:30 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBForgive the slightly flippant title but Emmy Brunner, psychotherapist, trauma specialist and author, makes talking about trauma fun. So, don't get put off by the word trauma, and dive in for a fascinating conversation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'Conflict Will Make You Happier' w/ Ian Leslie - #Ep43
April 15, 2021 07:44 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBYou need more conflict in your life. That's the position of Ian Leslie author of the book 'Conflicted: Why Arguments Are Tearing Us Apart and How They Can Bring Us Together'. Did you know marriages with more conflict last longer? Businesses with more conflict are more successful? Children who argue with their parents more are happier? The one caveat is that it has to be the right type of conflict. Ian is the perfect guide as he studies human behaviour then writes about about psychology, cu...
'When Is Critiquing Islam Islamophobia?' w/ Andrew Copson
April 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBAndrew is a brilliant guest to have on a podcast dedicated to reimagining religious practices because Chief Executive of Humanists UK (formerly the British Humanist Association). We dive into all manner of questions from the limits of critique, the lessons we can draw from religion and much else besides. Andrew is also President of Humanists International. Together with A C Grayling, Andrew edited the Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Humanism (2015) and he is the author of Secularism: Politics, ...
'Meaning Is A Practice Not An Answer' w. Dr. Tanya Luhrmann - ep #41
April 01, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBDo you want to really feel alive? Do you to feel like you’re living a meaningful life? Do you want to feel more connected to your values? We’re spending time with Professor Tanya Luhrmann from Stanford University. She’s a psychological anthropologist known for her studies of modern-day witches, and charismatic Christians who is particularly interested in how culture shapes their spiritual experiences. Tanya Luhrmann is a rock star in the anthropology world. She was elected a fellow of th...
'Ritual Feeds The Soul' w/ Tiu de Haan - #Ep 40
March 25, 2021 05:15 - 58 minutes - 46.7 MBThat was our guest Tiu de Haan who is a Ritual Designer, Creative Facilitator and Idea Doula. James and I will speak to this midwife of creativity about the power of rituals. There are ideas in here that can be applied to business, failed projects, grief and many more. I learnt something fascinating about Tiu’s upbringing which made me see her in a whole new light. It also helped me understand why she is able to translate esoteric creative and spiritual ideas into the language of the 21st ...
'What Schizophrenia Teaches Us About Being Human' w/ Bob Kolker - Ep #39
March 18, 2021 05:58 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIn Anna Karenina Leo Tolstoy famously wrote "All happy families are alike, but every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way". Join our interview with author Robert Kolker whose book 'Hidden Valley Road' explores a family that pushes that dictum to the absolute edge. This conversation explores the themes that are brought up in his extraordinary book 'Hidden Valley Road'. The book chronicles the schizophrenia that haunted the Galvin family, who were considered 'the most mentally ill family...
Why the F*ck Can't I Change? - Gabija Toleikyte - #Ep 38
March 11, 2021 05:15 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBGabija Toleikyte is a neuroscientist who received training as a coach while doing her PhD in neuroscience. We're speaking to her because she wrote a brilliantly title book called 'Why The F*ck Can't I Change?'. Here are some takeaways from the convo: Learn about your amygdala - when it feels threatened then it can shut down your rational brain. Amygdala Soothing activities help to ‘deactivate’ your stress. When you don’t feel safe and secure your limbic (mammal) brain will take over. Ta...
'What's Going To Fill The Hole Left By Religion?' with Greg Epstein
March 04, 2021 05:15 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBAll around us the old systems of thought, meaning, belonging and identity are collapsing. Humanity is shattering into a million and one digital niches each one with their own myths, values and facts. Traditionally, the decline of one structure of meaning would lead to a new religious movement of revitalisation. But what would revitalisation look like in this secular age? Can there be a secular replacement? Can we find a society wide message of hope? Can we rebuild local communities?...
'Being Purposeful Is More Important Than Finding Your Purpose' - Vikas Shah - Ep #36
February 25, 2021 05:15 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBVikas Shah MBE is a remarkable entrepreneur who started his first business aged 14, runs a thriving trading operation today and has coolest side-hustle you've never heard of. In 2007 Vikas realised the missed long-form interviews that he loved so much and decided to do them himself. Since then he has interviewed the CRAZIEST list of people you an imagine: Maya Angelou, FW de Klerk, Buzz Aldrin, Usain Bolt, Ai Wei Wei, Sir Richard Branson, Moby, Melinda Gates, Penn Jillette, and a ton more. ...
'Be Selfish, Set Boundaries And Cut People Out Of Your Life' with Michelle Ellman - #Ep 35
February 18, 2021 05:15 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBToday we have a brilliant interview with super coach Michelle Ellman and it's all about boundaries. Michelle's no-nonsense advice has led to her getting over 300 000 followers on social media. In the ep. we joke around about how on the internet everyone is always telling people to cut boundary crossers out of their life in every situation. The nuanced conversation really helped my understanding of boundary setting and how it's important to be selfish to show self-care. Here were three stan...
'Complexity Theory For Dummies' with Nora Bateson #Ep 34
February 11, 2021 05:15 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBWe've wanted to interview Nora Bateson for ages because she lives a fascinating life, does great work and is an absolute expert in the field of Complexity and Systems Thinking. The wait was worth it because at the end of our chat James (who has a doctorate from Harvard) said it was THE FIRST TIME he truly understood the subject. Take a moment to really think about that: James has sat through total brainiacs talking about Systems Theory but it was THIS PODCAST that helped him grok it. Why...
'Complexity Theory Made Comprehensible' with Nora Bateson #Ep 34
February 11, 2021 05:15 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBWe've wanted to interview Nora Bateson for ages because she lives a fascinating life, does great work and is an absolute expert in the field of Complexity and Systems Thinking. The wait was worth it because at the end of our chat James (who has a doctorate from Harvard) said it was THE FIRST TIME he truly understood the subject. Take a moment to really think about that: James has sat through total brainiacs talking about Systems Theory but it was THIS PODCAST that helped him grok it. Why...
'Happiness Isn't The Key To Happiness.' w/ Shamash Alidina
February 04, 2021 05:22 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBOur guest today is one of my favourite people - Shamash Alidina! Shamash is an amazing teacher who spent this conversation exploring brilliant ways to cope with negative thoughts, reduce anxiety and lead a great life. Here's why you should listen to him: He is the international bestselling author of the Mindfulness For Dummies and The Mindful Way through Stress. He frequently pops up in newspapers, magazines and on radio shows. Shamash has also co-founded the world's first Museum of Happi...
'The Only Way Out Of This Crisis Is Through Conversation' - Fred Dust (Ep #32)
January 28, 2021 06:02 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBFred Dust was a Senior Partner and Global Managing Director at international design firm IDEO. A leading voice and practitioner of human-centered design and networked innovation, he helps organizations evolve in the face of shifts in consumer behavior, social trends, economic pressures, and new technology. Prior to IDEO, Dust worked as an architect and spent eight years working with independent artists and major art organizations. Recently he wrote an excellent book 'Making Conversations' w...
'Get Reading or Die Trying' with Ben Keene (ep 31)
January 21, 2021 05:19 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBOur guest today is Ben Keene who is an adventurer, community builder, coach and a confident reader. This makes perfect sense as he's the founder of the incredible Rebel Book Club community, which helps people accelerate their reading habits, learning, and connections. There are over 1000 members who meet online to discuss books which I'm sure most of them have read. Ben's career is fascinating and it began with Tribe Wanted a crowdfunded sustainable-tourism village on an island in Fiji (whi...
'The Rise of Conspirituality' with Jules Evans Part 1 (Ep #30)
January 14, 2021 05:16 - 32 minutes - 53.5 MBJules Evans is a brilliant philosopher who is at the forefront of research into 'Conspirituality' - the meeting of conspiracy theory and spirituality. Conspirituality is the reason why there was a Q Anon Shaman screaming in the Senate, during the attempted Trump insurrection last week. This is Part 1 of our conversation because the audio for the second half has gone peculiar. We're going to try to revive that by next week, or just record it again. Do not fret, however, we will complete thi...
Ep #29 - 'The Spirituality Of Global Supply Chains' with Lucy Siegle
January 07, 2021 05:15 - 1 hour - 56 MBThe title of this podcast is so us: The Spirituality of Global Supply Chains. I love it. You get to a great episode name like that by interviewing journalist and broadcaster Lucy Siegle, who has been at the forefront of communicating and campaigning around ethical and environmental questions. For years her weekly column in the Observer dealt with the sorts of issues that seem so intractable. What I loved about it was that she always took this stuff seriously but met people where they were,...
Ep #28 - 'Changing The World, The Sixth Pillar of Lifefulness'
January 05, 2021 05:16 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBJames and I explore Changing The World - the sixth Pillar of Lifefulness. Changing The World is the secular translation of evangelism - the work of remaking the world as it should be through action and testimony. Spiritual communities have a profound sense of drive, purpose and mission which is something we long for in our own lives. For anyone wanting to have an overview of Lifefulness this TEDx talk is a good place to start: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PYN8vPaZrE The 6 Pillars of ...
'An Atheist Vicar Talks Secular Spirituality' with James Croft
December 31, 2020 07:14 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis is an interview with our brilliant co-host James Croft. It's a huge delight to write this intro because I love James and listing off his accomplishments makes me feel proud as punch. Mr. Croft got his undergraduate from Cambridge where (according to his LinkedIn) he: "Graduated Double-First Class, George Peabody Prize for exceptional academic performance (Class 1) in degree Part One, Foundation Award for achieving Class 1 in every paper in degree Part Two, First recipient of Joyce Ridl...
Ep #26 - Serving Others, The Fifth Pillar of Lifefulness
December 29, 2020 05:15 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThe Fifth Pillar of Lifefulness coming straight at you! This is the fifth episode of the Lifefulness Mini-Series on the 6 PIllars of Lifefulness. James and I explore Serving Others - a key part of all spiritual pathways and communities. Some people got in touch asking for an overview of LIfefulness and this TEDx talk is a good place to start: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PYN8vPaZrE For those of you who are keeping track here are the 6 Pillars of Lifefulness: 1) Ultimate Meaning. 2) ...
Ep #25 - 'The Infinite Joy of Life Itself' with Sanderson Jones
December 24, 2020 05:23 - 57 minutes - 46.3 MBIt's our Christmas Special! Sanderson Jones (host) is being interviewed by James Croft (the other host). Sanderson is the founder of The Lifefulness Project, a social enterprise that is dedicated to building communities and changing culture through Lifefulness. Lifefulness is the practice of adapting the techniques of spiritual communities in a way that everyone can take part. For part one of this holiday special James interviews Sanderson. In part 2 (you'll never guess it!) Sanderson inter...
Ep #24 - Personal Growth - The Fourth Pillar of Lifefulness
December 22, 2020 05:15 - 31 minutes - 57.5 MBBONUS EPISODE! What a delightful Christmas surprise for you, I'm sure. When James and I first launched the Lifefulness podcast we released the first 3 parts of a 6 part mini-series on the 6 Pillars of Lifefulness - this is part 4. We explore the pathway of personal growth and psychological maturity which is the part of all (to my knowledge) spiritual communities. How can you become the person that you want to be? How can you live a life in accordance with your values? In this podcast we ex...
Ep #22 - 'How To Drink More Mindfully This Xmas' with Laura Willoughby
December 17, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 127 MBOMG! It's Laura Willoughby MBE! She's a brilliant guest to have in the holiday season because even though we're social distancing, there's still going to be a lot of booze around. Laura is co-founder of Club Soda, the Mindful Drinking Movement, who has great advice on how to celebrate more mindfully. The inspiration for Club Soda was Laura’s experience of giving up drinking seven years ago. A campaigner at heart with a background in movement building and politics, she realised that one of t...