Lives Well Lived Podcast
1) (re-release) JANE GOODALL: recognising the animal as an individual
Jane Goodall died this week at the age of 91. To mark her exceptional life we are re-releasing our truly fantastic episode that was recorded at her family home in England over a year ago..Jane recount...Show More
2) BARRY JONES: champion of humanity
Barry Jones is an Australian polymath, politician, writer, lawyer and public intellectual. He gained fame in the 1960s by appearing in over 200 episodes of the quiz show 'Pick-a-Box'. His passion for ...Show More
3) MARTHA NUSSBAUM: the intersection of philosophy & justice
philosopher Martha Nussbaum discusses the themes of human vulnerability, stoicism, and her capabilities approach to justice which extends to both humans and animals, advocating for broader perspective...Show More
4) STEPHEN FRY: from rebellion to reverence
Stephen Fry shares his personal evolution from a troubled youth to a celebrated intellectual and artist. His candid discussion covers his youthful indiscretions, and his journey towards self-acceptanc...Show More
5) ANNA MACHIN: the evolution of love
Anna Machin is an evolutionary anthropologist and researcher at the University of Oxford, specialising in human relationships, fatherhood, and the science of love and bonding.Anna discusses the biolog...Show More
6) ELLEN LANGER: question everything
Ellen Langer is an influential American psychologist and social scientist who bridges mindfulness, aging, health, and decision-making. Dr. Langer's insights challenge conventional views on aging, heal...Show More
7) WAYNE HSIUNG: the legal challenges of animal liberation
Wayne Hsiung is an animal‑rights and environmental activist. He co‑founded Direct Action Everywhere and focuses on “open rescue” efforts - publicly removing suffering animals from factory farms to pro...Show More
8) DASHO DECHEN WANGMO: pandemics & politics
Dasho Dechen Wangmo is a prominent Bhutanese public health leader and former Minister of Health, she has championed universal health coverage, mental health, and disease prevention, and gained interna...Show More
9) DEAN SPEARS: the depopulation of humanity
Dean Spears is an economic demographer and development economist, co-author of After the Spike: Population, Progress, and the Case for People. Dean explores the future of global population trends, not...Show More
10) MEG SMAKER: artistic integrity & cancellation
Meg Smaker is an American documentary filmmaker known for her immersive storytelling and exploration of complex global issues. Meg shares the impactful experiences from her life, including being kidna...Show More