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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.

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. 

Dr. Kristin Neff is an author, associate professor in human development and culture at the University of Texas, and pioneer in the field of self-compassion. On this episode, Kim Forrester chats with Kristin about the importance of self-compassion and learns how we can turn our inner dialogue away from harsh criticism, and toward support, understanding and self-care. 

Adam Haddrick is a renowned Australian photographer with a clientele that includes the crème de la crème of global celebrities, corporations and elite sportsmen and women. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Adam discuss the power of creativity, and explore how we can each reclaim our creative genius and unlock this incredible key to wellbeing and fulfilment.

Hilary Jane Grosskopf is a leadership strategist, writer and yoga teacher. She has an extensive background in corporate leadership and the study of systems engineering and is the author of two leadership guidebooks, Awake Leadership and Awake Ethics. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Hilary chat about the ethical principles that can enhance our societies, and our daily lives.

Linda Kay Klein is a storyteller and social innovator, with an extensive background in social entrepreneurship and innovation, and storytelling for good. Linda is the founder of Break Free Together—a not-for-profit organization that helps people claim their stories, their bodies, and themselves. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Linda discuss how we can free ourselves from social constraints, and live flourishing lives with an authentic sense of liberation.

Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas is the science director of the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley and a leading expert on the neuroscience and psychology of compassion, kindness, gratitude, and other “pro-social” skills. On this episode, Emiliana and Kim Forrester talk about the power of gratitude, and discuss and discuss how we can all enhance our well-being by being deeply and authentically grateful.