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Lifefulness: Live Life Fully
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Lifefulness: 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? Smash. That. Subscribe. Button. Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_
Episodes
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How to Stop Taking Things Personally - #Ep 68
Do you take things personally? Do you get offended easily? Do you spend a lot of time trying to figure out which person is the "Jerk"? Taking things personally is a super complex relational strategy we use to protect ourselves when we feel threatened, but it leaves us feeling isolated and…
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Tiny Habits for Lasting Mental Health - #Ep 67
There’s two ways to think about mental health, and I think a lot of people don’t realize they’re stuck in the first one. Most people believe that you either “have depression” or you don’t. That if you get diagnosed with depression or anxiety, it’s like a permanent trait that you have - and that…
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"Let's Celebrate Ordinary Human Flourishing" - w/ Gillian Straine #Ep 66
Gillian 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…
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'The Neuroscience of Pandemic Grief' w/ Dean Burnett - #Ep 65
We 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...
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'Who Goes To Non-Religious Church?' w/ Dr. Josh Bullock - #64
In 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...
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'1st Birthday Pod!' - Sanderson Jones & James Croft - Ep #64
It'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...
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'Can Online Community Replace In-Person Connection?" - Rosie Sherry - #Ep 63
Great 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...
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'Companies Can't Save Us From Climate Change' - Ed Gillespie - #62
Our 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…
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"Where To Find Hope" w/ Cassie Robinson - #Ep 61
We'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…
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'How To Make Friends As An Adult' - Jillian Richardson - #Ep 60
Jillian 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...
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"A Spiritual Atheist and Scientific Theist Have A Chat' - Mark Vernon - #Ep 59
Mark 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...
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'What Do People Get From Going To Mosque' - Tez Ilyas - #Ep 58
Tez 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...
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‘This Interview Has An Insane Twist’ w/ Kai Whiting - #Ep 57
Forgive 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...
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'The Perils of Overthinking' w/ Gwendoline Smith - #Ep 56
Gwendoline 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…
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"Don't Bring Your Whole Self To Work" w/ Cate Sevilla - #Ep 55
If 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...
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'Why Political Polarisation Is Bad For Your Health' w/ Jon Yates - #Ep 54
Well, 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…
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'The Philosopher Who Predicted Trump (Maybe)' w/ David Rondel - Ep #53
Today 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...
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"Self-Care isn't Selfish" w. Meg-John Barker - #Ep 52
I 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…
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'How To Transform Insight Into Change' - Matthew Elton 51
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"Community is a Muscle" - Rich Watkins - #Ep 50
Today 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…
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"Lessons From A Personal Development Pioneer" w. Judy Piatkus - #Ep 49
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'Kindness Before Everything' w. Bernadette Russell
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"Lead Like You're Hosting A Dinner Party" - Mark McKergow - #Ep 47
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'Eat Your Way To A Healthy Life & Planet' w/ Cassandra Coburn - #Ep 46
Our 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…
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'STONKS As A Spiritual Pathway' w. Carlos Saba - Ep #45
Our 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...
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'The Lighter Side of Trauma' w/ Emmy Brunner - Ep#44
Forgive 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.
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'Conflict Will Make You Happier' w/ Ian Leslie - #Ep43
You 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…
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'When Is Critiquing Islam Islamophobia?' w/ Andrew Copson
Andrew 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...
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'Meaning Is A Practice Not An Answer' w. Dr. Tanya Luhrmann - ep #41
Do 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…
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'Ritual Feeds The Soul' w/ Tiu de Haan - #Ep 40
That 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...
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'What Schizophrenia Teaches Us About Being Human' w/ Bob Kolker - Ep #39
In 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…
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Why the F*ck Can't I Change? - Gabija Toleikyte - #Ep 38
Gabija 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...
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'What's Going To Fill The Hole Left By Religion?' with Greg Epstein
All 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...
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'Being Purposeful Is More Important Than Finding Your Purpose' - Vikas Shah - Ep #36
Vikas 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...
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'Be Selfish, Set Boundaries And Cut People Out Of Your Life' with Michelle Ellman - #Ep 35
Today 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...
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'Complexity Theory For Dummies' with Nora Bateson #Ep 34
We'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...
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'Happiness Isn't The Key To Happiness.' w/ Shamash Alidina
Our 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...
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'The Only Way Out Of This Crisis Is Through Conversation' - Fred Dust (Ep #32)
Fred 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...
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'Get Reading or Die Trying' with Ben Keene (ep 31)
Our 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...
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'The Rise of Conspirituality' with Jules Evans Part 1 (Ep #30)
Jules 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…
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Ep #29 - 'The Spirituality Of Global Supply Chains' with Lucy Siegle
The 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...
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Ep #28 - 'Changing The World, The Sixth Pillar of Lifefulness'
James 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...
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'An Atheist Vicar Talks Secular Spirituality' with James Croft
This 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...
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Ep #26 - Serving Others, The Fifth Pillar of Lifefulness
The 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…
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Ep #25 - 'The Infinite Joy of Life Itself' with Sanderson Jones
It'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...
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Ep #24 - Personal Growth - The Fourth Pillar of Lifefulness
BONUS 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…
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Ep #22 - 'How To Drink More Mindfully This Xmas' with Laura Willoughby
OMG! 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...
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Ep #22 - 'How Can We Find Meaning & Belonging Online?' - with Chris Stedman
We’re so excited to bring you a brilliant guest Chris Stedman, who is the ideal interviewee for a podcast about adapting spiritual practices and ideas in a way that is secular. Primo: Chris is a humanist chaplain and community builder who is not religious but whose work is informed by religious...
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Ep #21 - 'Ways To Cope With Mental Health Problems In Your Family' - Suzanne Alderson
Suzanne Alderson is a mental health expert, author and community builder who founded the charity Parenting Mental Health following the attempted suicide of her daughter Issy. Whilst her work is dedicated to helping parents with mental health her story and book will resonate with anyone who has…
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Ep #20 - 'Say F*** It To Stress' with John C Parkin
John C. Parkin is the author of publishing phenomenon 'F*** It: The Ultimate Spiritual Way' which has sold over 600 000 copies. The book has changed people's lives with its simple message of saying 'F*** It' to unnecessary concerns, societal pressures and auto-generated stresses..This podcast is…
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Lifefulness: 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? Smash. That. Subscribe. Button. Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_
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