Ep. 172: What Does It Mean to Flourish? (w/ Dr. Jon Beale & Dr. Nick Holton)

In this episode, host Dr. Alison Jane Martingano explores the psychology of human flourishing with Flourish FM hosts Dr. Jon Beale and Dr. Nick Holton. Together, they unpack what it really means to live a “good life” — from Aristotle’s classic philosophy to modern psychological research. The conversation dives into whether flourishing is a privilege, how culture shapes our definition of a good life, and why adversity might actually help us grow. The guests discuss how happiness, meaning, and “psychological richness” all contribute to flourishing, and why personal growth often requires discomfort, perspective shifts, and hard choices. Check out Flourish FM at https://www.flourishfmpodcast.com/