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Podcast Profile: Lives Well Lived

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69 episodes
2024 to 2025
Median: 64 minutes
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Description (podcaster-provided):

Lives Well Lived is hosted by Peter Singer & Kasia de Lazari Radek. Episodes consist of interviews with remarkable guests who have lived well, both in the sense of living an ethical life, but also in that they are fulfilled and happy with what they have achieved in their lives. Some of these guests will be well-known figures, but others who are doing extraordinary things will be unfamiliar to almost all of our listeners. The conversations will often cover ground that involves ethics, how to live well, and how to make a positive difference in the world. It will inspire and empower its audience to change their own lives for the better.
Executive Producer - Rachel Barrett
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Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

➤ Ethical living • Personal happiness • Philosophy • Morality • Science • Social justice • Empathy • Altruism • Human relationships • Neuroscience • Mental health • Environmentalism • Social impact

"Lives Well Lived" is a podcast hosted by Peter Singer and Kasia de Lazari Radek that explores diverse perspectives on living an ethical, fulfilled life. Episodes feature interviews with individuals from various fields, including philosophy, science, activism, and arts, who offer insights on leading a meaningful existence. Central themes include ethics, happiness, and the intersection of personal fulfillment with broader social contributions.

The podcast frequently examines how empathy, morality, and altruism contribute to a well-lived life. Notable philosophical discussions delve into topics like consciousness, free will, and the complexities of human behavior. Insights from neuroscience and psychology are explored, offering a scientific perspective on emotions, mental health, and decision-making. The role of evolutionary factors in human and animal behavior is another recurring subject.

Personal stories of transformation and resilience are featured prominently. Many guests share their journeys through adversity to personal growth, such as overcoming societal and cultural challenges or using philosophical insights to navigate life's difficulties. Social and environmental activism is another focal point, with discussions on effective altruism, social justice, and movements for positive change.

Additionally, the podcast addresses the implications of technological advancements, the impact of social media, and modern ethical dilemmas. A recurring interest is the balancing of personal ambitions with meaningful contributions to society. The conversations are designed to engage listeners in reflecting on how these themes might inspire them to re-evaluate their approach to life, happiness, and making a positive impact on the world. Overall, "Lives Well Lived" aims to inspire and empower its audience to pursue lives of purpose and ethical integrity.


Episodes:
Episode Image (RE-RELEASE) A.J. JACOBS: experimenting with life
2025-Dec-25
72 minutes
Episode Image MARION NESTLE: the politics of food
2025-Dec-18
62 minutes
Episode Image PAUL SIMON: beyond the sound of silence
2025-Dec-11
75 minutes
Episode Image TIM MINCHIN: moral melodies
2025-Dec-04
72 minutes
Episode Image SHERMIN KRUSE: the art of stoic empathy
2025-Nov-27
72 minutes
Episode Image BRIAN HARE & VANESSA WOODS: the evolution of friendliness
2025-Nov-20
60 minutes
Episode Image STEPHEN WEST: transformation through philosophy
2025-Nov-13
61 minutes
Episode Image MERCEDES & ANASTASIA KORNGUT: small bits of happiness
2025-Nov-06
50 minutes
Episode Image DANIEL GILBERT: predicting happiness
2025-Oct-30
65 minutes
Episode Image BISHOP MARIANN BUDDE: we can be brave
2025-Oct-23
53 minutes
Episode Image WORKING TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE with Julia van Boven & Sjir Hoeijmakers
2025-Oct-16
52 minutes
Episode Image CHRISTINE WEBB: challenging human exceptionalism
2025-Oct-09
57 minutes
Episode Image (re-release) JANE GOODALL: recognising the animal as an individual
2025-Oct-02
56 minutes
Episode Image BARRY JONES: champion of humanity
2025-Sep-25
49 minutes
Episode Image MARTHA NUSSBAUM: the intersection of philosophy & justice
2025-Sep-18
68 minutes
Episode Image STEPHEN FRY: from rebellion to reverence
2025-Sep-11
66 minutes
Episode Image ANNA MACHIN: the evolution of love
2025-Sep-04
66 minutes
Episode Image ELLEN LANGER: question everything
2025-Jul-31
79 minutes
Episode Image WAYNE HSIUNG: the legal challenges of animal liberation
2025-Jul-24
86 minutes
Episode Image DASHO DECHEN WANGMO: pandemics & politics
2025-Jul-17
49 minutes
Episode Image DEAN SPEARS: the depopulation of humanity
2025-Jul-10
64 minutes
Episode Image MEG SMAKER: artistic integrity & cancellation
2025-Jul-03
75 minutes
Episode Image TALI SHAROT: the optimism bias
2025-Jun-26
63 minutes
Episode Image JOSHUA GREENE: uniting moral tribes
2025-Jun-19
62 minutes
Episode Image CYAN BANISTER: from homelessness to angel investor
2025-Jun-05
73 minutes
Episode Image SLAVOJ ZIZEK: unleashed
2025-May-29
84 minutes
Episode Image CASS SUNSTEIN: the nudge towards a better future
2025-May-22
63 minutes
Episode Image LAWRENCE KRAUSS: our cosmic significance in an indifferent universe
2025-May-15
66 minutes
Episode Image RUTGER BREGMAN: the pursuit of moral ambition
2025-May-08
69 minutes
Episode Image ELIZABETH BARNES: the minority body and the ethics of disability
2025-May-01
57 minutes
Episode Image THOMAS NAGEL: the mind and the universe
2025-Apr-24
63 minutes
Episode Image ARTHUR C. BROOKS: the pillars of happiness
2025-Apr-17
75 minutes
Episode Image ANTONIO DAMASIO: understanding consciousness
2025-Apr-10
68 minutes
Episode Image SIGAL SAMUEL: optimising morality
2025-Apr-03
61 minutes
Episode Image DAVID DUCHOVNY: the mystery of life
2025-Mar-27
58 minutes
Episode Image MICHAEL PLANT: insights on happiness
2025-Mar-20
51 minutes
Episode Image ANNA LEMBKE: the dopamine dilemma
2025-Mar-13
61 minutes
Episode Image ROBERT SAPOLSKY: biological determinism
2025-Mar-06
64 minutes
Episode Image SAFEENA HUSAIN: the movement to educate girls
2025-Feb-27
50 minutes
Episode Image PROFIT FOR GOOD: building businesses that donate 100% of their profits to charity
2025-Feb-20
72 minutes
Episode Image MOBY: the path to punk rock activism
2025-Feb-13
64 minutes
Episode Image RICHARD LAYARD: the science of wellbeing
2025-Feb-06
65 minutes
Episode Image KAKENYA NTAIYA: the fight against FGM
2025-Jan-30
50 minutes
Episode Image ADAM GRANT: the magic of learning
2025-Jan-23
67 minutes
Episode Image EDITH EGER: from trauma to triumph
2025-Jan-16
44 minutes
Episode Image STEVEN PINKER: rational optimism in a complex world
2025-Jan-09
75 minutes
Episode Image CHARLIE BRESLER: the road to effective altruism
2024-Dec-19
65 minutes
Episode Image JOYCE CAROL OATES: reflections on life and art
2024-Oct-03
54 minutes
Episode Image LISA FELDMAN BARRETT: the power of the brain
2024-Sep-26
78 minutes
Episode Image MURALI DORAISWAMY: the complexity of mental illness
2024-Sep-19
60 minutes
Episode Image SAM HARRIS: the illusion of consciousness and free will
2024-Sep-12
93 minutes
Episode Image PAUL BLOOM: the role of reason in moral judgements
2024-Sep-05
73 minutes
Episode Image XIMENA ABOGABIR: living well to 100
2024-Aug-29
54 minutes
Episode Image JONATHAN HAIDT: moral psychology in a modern world
2024-Aug-22
78 minutes
Episode Image A.J. JACOBS: experimenting with life
2024-Aug-15
72 minutes
Episode Image MATTHIEU RICARD: the perspective of happiness
2024-Aug-08
72 minutes
Episode Image FRANCES KISSLING: the fearless advocate
2024-Aug-01
64 minutes
Episode Image TYLER COWEN: the future of humanity
2024-Jul-25
79 minutes
Episode Image DUI TOLEDO: self-discipline and contribution
2024-Jul-18
71 minutes
Episode Image KATE GRANT: turning compassion into action
2024-Jul-11
43 minutes
Episode Image ROBERT WRIGHT: navigating moral realism
2024-Jul-04
63 minutes
Episode Image JANE GOODALL: recognising the animal as an individual
2024-Jun-27
57 minutes
Episode Image NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON: the limitations of human perception
2024-Jun-20
89 minutes
Episode Image JUDY COLLINS: the life of an artist
2024-Jun-13
70 minutes
Episode Image YUVAL NOAH HARARI: knowing the truth about yourself
2024-Jun-06
59 minutes
Episode Image INGRID NEWKIRK: the end of suffering
2024-May-30
86 minutes
Episode Image DANIEL KAHNEMAN: evaluating the human condition
2024-May-23
66 minutes
Episode Image PETER & KASIA: welcome to the podcast
2024-May-16
38 minutes
Episode Image Lives Well Lived Trailer
2024-Apr-29
less than a minute