Eudaemonia

Dr. Diane Hamilton is an award-winning speaker and nationally syndicated radio show host based in Arizona, USA. She writes and speaks on business, leadership, emotional intelligence and curiosity, career, and education, and she is the author of several popular books including her latest title, Cracking the Curiosity Code. On this episode of Eudaemonia, Kim Forrester connects with Diane to explore the concept of curiosity, and to learn why it’s easier to achieve our goals when we actively seek out our discomfort zone.

Thom Bond is a thought leader, author, activist and founder of the New York Center for Nonviolent Communication. He is the creator and leader of The Compassion Course, which attracts thousands of participants from around the world. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Thom explore how applied compassion can help us create a more peaceful and sustainable existence, on both a personal and social level. 

Paul Fishman is a self-love coach, outrageously sassy blogger and host of The Road to Self-Love podcast. Through his work, Paul aims to empower others to love themselves, build self-confidence, ditch the people-pleasing and live the life of their dreams. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Paul discuss the importance of self-love and explore why loving ourselves fully is key, if we truly want to flourish. 

Jo Berry is a British peace activist and public speaker with an incredible personal story of tragedy, courage and reconciliation. She is the founder of the non-profit organisation, Building Bridges for Peace. On this episode, Kim Forrester chats with Jo about how we can draw upon empathy, acceptance and reconciliation to generate greater peace in our lives, and in our world. 

Brian Aylward was awarded the title of Canada’s best stand-up comic in 2016. He has been a comedian for the past 15 years, and performs regularly to sold-out venues across Canada, Asia and the Pacific. On this episode, Kim Forrester sits with Brian to discuss the benefits of laughter on our well-being, and to explore ways we can adopt a more light-hearted, more humorous approach to life. 

Lindsay Recknell is a speaker, facilitator and educator, based in Calgary, Canada. Drawing from her personal experiences as the wife of a recovering alcoholic, Lindsay provides a range of courses, seminars, blogs and podcasts that teach people how to use hope to motivate and propel action. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Lindsay discuss why harnessing hope is vital if we want to live an inspired and fulfilling life. 

Dr. Donna Hicks is an Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard University, a renowned international conflict resolution specialist, and the creator of the Dignity Method for conflict resolution. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Donna explore the elements of dignity and discuss why honouring dignity – both our own, and others’ – is an essential element in any life well lived. 

Rob Lawless is a social innovator and the unique man behind the Robs10KFriends project. His goal is to meet 10,000 strangers, and encourage others to take the initiative and establish more new relationships. In this episode, Kim Forrester and Rob chat about the importance of social connection and discuss why becoming an active participant in a broader community is vital if we truly want to thrive. 

David Richo, PhD, MFT, is a psychotherapist, teacher, workshop leader, and writer who integrates the psychological and the spiritual. His many books include Daring to Trust: Opening Ourselves to Real Love and Intimacy. On this episode of Eudaemonia, Kim Forrester chats with David about the importance of trust, and learns how our lives are enhanced when we develop greater trust in others, ourselves, a higher power, and in the process of life itself. 

Seán Dagan Wood is the publisher at Positive News magazine, and the co-founder of the Constructive Journalism Project, which trains journalists to cover positive stories in a rigorous way. On this episode of Eudaemonia, Kim Forrester talks to Seán about the power of positivity, and discusses the ways we can balance our information diet, and consciously amplify all that is constructive, inspiring and uplifting in the world.

Dani Van de Velde is the founder of The Meditation Teacher in Singapore. She’s a highly-qualified, highly-experienced meditation teacher, Usui Reiki Master, healer and spiritual mentor and she is a regular keynote speaker for corporate, school and community-based audiences. On this episode, Kim Forrester chats with Dani about the power of ritualistic practice, and explores how ritual - in its multitude of forms - can help us connect more deeply with the moments that make up our lives. 

Her Excellency Jo Tyndall is the New Zealand High Commissioner to Singapore. Jo has a long and varied career in public service, including as New Zealand’s Climate Change Ambassador, where she led the New Zealand international negotiations team for the Paris Agreement. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Jo explore how our lives are enhanced when we are of service and when we choose to use our skills, talents and knowledge to lift, support and inspire others. 

Stuart Taylor is the CEO and founder of Springfox, previously known as The Resilience Institute in Australia. He is also a respected keynote speaker, and author of Assertive Humility: Emerging from the ego trap. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Stuart discuss how a diagnosis of brain cancer helped him unravel his attitude toward life, and enabled him to discover the importance of 'assertive humility'. 

Adrian Hayes is a British record-breaking adventurer, author, speaker, leadership and team consultant, and sustainability campaigner. A former British Army Gurkha Officer, his many adventures include conquering Everest, K2, and the North and South Poles. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Adrian talk about the importance of perseverance, and discuss how we can become more tenacious when faced with overwhelming challenges, and audacious goals.

Chris Bettles is the director and co-founder of If Not Now Digital, a UK-based marketing company that specialises in social, environmental and creative projects, and he is the producer of an independent documentary series called The Secret of Change. In this episode, Kim Forrester and Chris talk about the importance of integrity and how we can each align our actions and choices with our highest values and principles.

Jae Hermann is a motivational storyteller and business consultant specializing in personal development and digital marketing. Her mission is to motivate and inspire midlife ladies and creative entrepreneurs through storytelling and one-on-one coaching. On this episode, Kim Forrester chats with Jae about the importance of a meaningful life, and explores why it’s vital to base our daily actions on a sense of authentic purpose. 

Lillian Tahuri has a background in central and local government, activism and social advocacy. She has successfully represented her tribe to settle historical claims against the New Zealand government, and she is passionate about the environment, human rights, gender equality, diversity and inclusion. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Lillian discuss the power of advocacy and activism, and why standing up for something greater than ourselves is a vital element of a fulfilling life. 

Kim Farmakis Stevenson is a record-holding, gold-medal powerlifter who has represented Australia at the highest levels. As a life coach, she has a passion for empowering women to be both emotionally and mentally strong. On this episode, Kim Forrester connects with Kim Farmakis Stevenson to discuss how our lives are enhanced when we confront our frailties and work to develop greater physical, mental and emotional strength.

Rebecca Smith is an entrepreneurial leader and renowned marketing and branding expert. Since 2014, she has been entrusted to lead New Zealand Story – a joint private-public initiative within the New Zealand government. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Rebecca chat about the value of authenticity and discuss why we ought to express ourselves in consciously authentic ways. 

Carrie Miller is an avid traveller, storyteller and award-winning professional writer. She writes primarily for National Geographic and is a Contributing Editor at National Geographic Traveler Magazine. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Carrie talk about the importance of adventure, and discuss why stepping out of our comfort zone is a vital component in an inspired life.