Synopsis
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
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Energy, with Alanna Fincke
02/02/2021 Duration: 29minAlanna Fincke is an integrative health coach, resilience expert, and Senior VP and Director of Content at meQuilibrium. Alanna’s focus is on making the sciences of resilience and cognitive behavioural therapy accessible and understandable for everyone. On this episode, Kim Forrester connects with Alanna to explore the topic of energy and to discuss how we can each boost our natural vitality for a truly thriving life. This episode is made with love and without expectation. If you like what you hear, you may consider supporting Kim's work at buymeacoffee.com.
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Connection, with John Kenny
26/01/2021 Duration: 29minJohn Kenny is an author, speaker and founder of Interpersonal Relationship Coaching. John has worked with thousands of clients for over a decade; firstly as a counsellor and, in more recent years, as a coach and hypnotherapist. On this episode, Kim Forrester chats with John, about the importance of human connection, and learns how we can enhance our well-being through authentic connection with others, and with ourselves. This episode is made with love and without expectation. If you like what you hear, you may consider supporting Kim's work at buymeacoffee.com.
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Reflection, with Michael Radparvar
01/12/2020 Duration: 28minMichael Radparvar is the co-founder of Holstee, a lifestyle company helping conscious people to live a more meaningful life. Inspired by the science of mindfulness, positive psychology, and ancient philosophy, Michael and his brother, David have created a range of well-being enhancing tools and resources, including the newly-launched Reflection app. On this episode, Kim Forrester chats with Michael to learn why journaling and reflection are vital ingredients in a flourishing life. This episode is made with love and without expectation. If you like what you hear, you may consider supporting Kim's work at buymeacoffee.com.
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Confidence, with Danny Greeves
24/11/2020 Duration: 33minDanny Greeves is a UK-based confidence coach and hypnotherapist who helps individuals build greater self-confidence. His recently published book is entitled Six Steps to Self-Confidence. On this episode, Kim Forrester connects with Danny to learn more about the power of self-belief and self-assurance, and to discuss how we can each build confidence and boost our well-being. This episode is made with love and without expectation. If you like what you hear, you may consider supporting Kim's work at buymeacoffee.com.
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Awareness, with Robert Strock
17/11/2020 Duration: 36minRobert Strock is a renowned teacher, psychotherapist, and humanitarian. He recently developed the Awareness That Heals program - an expression of the tools that Robert has developed over a lifetime of inspired self-exploration. On this episode, Kim Forrester connects with Robert to learn how self-awareness and a friendly mind can help us rise above our challenges, and flourish.This episode is made with love and without expectation. If you like what you hear, you may consider supporting Kim's work at buymeacoffee.com.
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Belonging, with Dr. Lindo Bacon
10/11/2020 Duration: 36minDr Lindo Bacon is a celebrated scientist, author, professor, speaker, and advocate for body liberation. Their latest book, released this month, is titled Radical Belonging: How to survive and thrive in an unjust world (while transforming it for the better). On this episode, Kim Forrester connects with Lindo to discuss the vital importance of acceptance, acknowledgement and profound belonging. This episode is made with love and without expectation. If you like what you hear, you may consider supporting Kim's work at buymeacoffee.com.
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Self-Care, with Peta Sigley
03/11/2020 Duration: 31minPeta Sigley is Co-Founder and Chief Knowledge Officer at Springfox, previously known as The Resilience Institute in Australia, and she is the voice of the Resilience Real-Time podcast. On this episode, Kim Forrester connects with Peta to discuss how profound self-care can help us build resilience and live happier, more fulfilling lives. This episode is made with love and without expectation. If you like what you hear, you may consider supporting Kim's work at buymeacoffee.com.
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Patience, with Ryan Stanley
27/10/2020 Duration: 30minRyan Stanley is a life purpose, business and internal corporate coach, and author of Be Patient, Be Present, Be Joyful, which he describes as a first aid kit for the emotional bumps, scrapes, and bruises of life. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Ryan discuss the importance of patience, and why nurturing a sense of serenity is vital for personal growth and well-being. This episode is made with love and without expectation. If you like what you hear, you may consider supporting Kim's work at buymeacoffee.com.
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Self-Expression, with Lauren Popish
20/10/2020 Duration: 32minLauren Popish is the founder of The Wave Podcasting, which offers podcasting support and resources for womxn. Through her work at Wave, Lauren aims to empower womxn to rise above imposter syndrome and anxiety, and boldly share their voices. On this episode, Kim Forrester connects with Lauren to discuss why authentic self-expression is vital if we truly want to thrive. This episode is made with love and without expectation. If you like what you hear, you may consider supporting Kim's work at buymeacoffee.com.
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Retreat, with Katherine May
01/09/2020 Duration: 31minKatherine May is a celebrated British author whose journalism and essays have appeared in a range of top tier publications. She is the author of several books, including her most recent title, Wintering: How I learned to flourish when life became frozen. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Katherine explore the importance of rest, retreat and repair, and discuss how our well-being is enhanced when we fully accept the fallow seasons of our lives. This episode is made with love and without expectation. If you like what you hear, you may consider supporting Kim's work at buymeacoffee.com.
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Nourishment, with Eve Turow-Paul
25/08/2020 Duration: 34minEve Turow-Paul is a globally recognized thought leader on youth food culture and the impact of the Digital Age. Her latest title, Hungry, explores the link between modern food culture and our inherent yearning for greater connection and meaning. On this episode, Kim Forrester chats with Eve about what it means to truly nourish ourselves and explores how we can better satisfy our hunger for physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. This episode is made with love and without expectation. If you like what you hear, you may consider supporting Kim's work at buymeacoffee.com.
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Knowing, with Kim Carey
18/08/2020 Duration: 29minKim Carey is a spiritual mentor and host of the popular YouTube channel, Intuitiview where she explores current affairs and topical subjects through the lens of spirituality and positivity. In her videos, consultations and courses, Kim aims to demystify spiritual experience and inspire others to trust their own instinctive knowing. On this episode, Kim Forrester connects with Kim Carey to discuss how we can build happier lives and a better world by tuning into our inner GPS, and trusting the quiet voice within. This episode is made with love and without expectation. If you like what you hear, you may consider supporting Kim's work at buymeacoffee.com.
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Logging Off, with Blake Snow
11/08/2020 Duration: 32minBlake Snow is an executive content advisor, writer, and recognized journalist who has published feature articles for top-tier US media, including CNN, NBC, and National Geographic. He’s also the author of Log Off: How to Stay Connected after Disconnecting. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Blake discuss why it’s vital for our well-being that we minimize our online activity and connect more mindfully with our real-world lives. This episode is made with love and without expectation. If you like what you hear, you may consider supporting Kim's work at buymeacoffee.com.
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Values, with Charles Fowler
04/08/2020 Duration: 32minCharles Fowler is chairperson of the Human Values Foundation, and member of the Steering Group of UK Values Alliance, which is the driving force behind World Values Day, held in October each year. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Charles discuss why a flourishing life is more attainable when we recognise, reflect on, and practice our personal value system. This episode is made with love and without expectation. If you like what you hear, you may consider supporting Kim's work at buymeacoffee.com.
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Humanity, with Muhammad Lila
28/07/2020 Duration: 34minMuhammad Lila is a global correspondent and news anchor renowned for producing compelling stories for CBC, ABC News and CNN. In 2019, Muhammad founded Goodable, a multi-platform network devoted to good news. On this episode, Kim Forrester chats with Muhammad about the concept of applied humanity and discusses how we can become more compassionate, kind, and connected with the people of our planet. This episode is made with love and without expectation. If you like what you hear, you may consider supporting Kim's work at buymeacoffee.com.
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Mindfulness, with Dr Elise Bialylew
21/07/2020 Duration: 32minDr. Elise Bialylew is author of the bestselling mindfulness meditation book, The Happiness Plan and she’s the founder of Mindful in May, the world’s largest online global mindfulness campaign. On this episode, Kim Forrester chats with Elise about the incredible benefits of mindfulness and learns how we can each enjoy more ‘presence’ in our daily lives. This episode is made with love and without expectation. If you like what you hear, you may consider supporting Kim's work at buymeacoffee.com.
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Indigenous Wisdom, with Dr. Anita Sanchez
02/06/2020 Duration: 33minDr. Anita Sanchez is a transformational leadership consultant, speaker, coach and author of the international bestselling book, The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Anita take a deep dive into the power of indigenous wisdom, and discuss how these ancient concepts and practices can help us live happier, healthier and more harmoniously.
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Simplicity, with Courtney Carver
26/05/2020 Duration: 32minCourtney Carver is a celebrated simplicity expert, author of two books, including Soulful Simplicity, and founder of the fashion minimalist challenge, Project 333. On this episode, Kim Forrester chats with Courtney about the power of simplicity and explores how we can liberate ourselves from the relentless pressure to be more, have more, and do more, in our search for a fulfilling life.
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Inspiration, with Gary Metivier
19/05/2020 Duration: 32minGary Metivier is an Emmy award-winning Executive Producer, author, creative consultant, and seasoned news anchor with more than 20 years’ experience in broadcasting. He is also the founder of The Heart of the Story video series and podcast. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Gary discuss the importance of inspiration and explore how we can tap into positivity and passion to live a more fulfilling life.
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Optimism, with Irene O'Garden
12/05/2020 Duration: 31minIrene O’Garden is a distinguished American poet and author who has won or been nominated for prizes in nearly every writing category. Her latest book, released just this month, is Glad to be Human: Adventures in Optimism. On this episode, Kim Forrester chats with Irene about the importance of optimism, and how we can become happier and healthier by celebrating what Irene calls ‘the radiance of human existence’.