Lives Well Lived

Peter Singer & Kasia de Lazari Radek

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.

Producer - Rachel Barrett

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87 episodes
Updated July 23

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Jan 30, 2025 · 50 min
KAKENYA NTAIYA will not stop fighting the war against female genial mutilation
Kakenya Ntaiya is a Maasia Woman and Kenyan advocate for girls' education and women's rights. Kakenya discusses her fight against female genital mutilation (FGM), early marriage, and her quest for education. Learn more about Kakenya's Dream and ways you can support this organisation. Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett Thanks to our volunteer researchers Hendrik Dahlmeier and Mihika Chechi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
why ADAM GRANT thinks you are wrong about your life choices
Adam Grant is an organisational psychologist and bestselling author who explores the science of motivation, generosity, rethinking, and potential. He is a leading expert on how we can find motivation and meaning, rethink assumptions, and live more generous and creative lives. Adam Grant reflects upon his early years as a magician to his accomplishments in academia. He shares insights into the differences between happiness and meaning, and the importance of intellectual humility. Watch Adam's TED Talks and read his books: Adam Grant Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett Thanks to our volunteer researchers! Mihika Chechi and Hendrik Dahlmeier Special Thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 16, 2025 · 44 min
forgiving the unforgivable, how Holocaust survivor EDITH EGER turns trauma into triumph
Holocaust survivor Edith Eger shares her emotional journey of surviving Auschwitz, her encounter with Josef Mengele, and how she became known as the 'Ballerina of Auschwitz.' Edith highlights the slow, evolving process of coming to terms with her past, influenced by Viktor Frankl's work, and how she uses her traumatic experiences to help others as a psychologist, transforming trauma into a source of strength, healing, and forgiveness. Learn more about Edith Eger! Read Edith's books! The Choice (Memoir) The Gift The Ballerina of Auschwitz Make Edith's Hungarian Szekely Goulash! Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett Thanks to our volunteer researchers! Mihika Chechi and Hendrik Dahlmeier Special Thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 9, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
STEVEN PINKER: society's biggest lies exposed!
Steven Pinker is a Canadian-American cognitive psychologist, linguist, and author known for his research on language, the mind, and human nature, as well as his books arguing that humanity is becoming less violent over time. Pinker is frequently cited as one of the most influential thinkers of his time. Pinker discusses the role of nuclear weapons in maintaining global peace, and the moral and ethical implications of technological advancements like AI. Learn more about Steven Pinker and read his books! Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett Audio Producer: Stuart Buckland Thanks to our volunteer researchers! Mihika Chechi and Hendrik Dahlmeier Special Thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
CHARLIE BRESLER: from millionaire to philanthropist
Charlie Bresler is an American former business executive and co‑founder of the nonprofit The Life You Can Save, where he helps promote effective philanthropy and efforts to alleviate extreme global poverty. If you are interested in donating this giving season, consider these nonprofits: Development Media International (The Life You Can Save) Unlimit Health (end parasitic disease) Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett Thanks to our volunteer researchers! Mihika Chechi and Hendrik Dahlmeier Special Thanks to Suzi Jamil! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett Thanks to our volunteer researchers Hendrik Dahlmeier and Mihika Chechi If you are enjoying this podcast, consider supporting us over at PATREON Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 3, 2024 · 54 min
JOYCE CAROL OATES is not interested in a life well lived
Joyce Carol Oates is an American author and professor known for her prolific and versatile writing, including novels, short stories, and essays that often explore themes of identity, violence, and the darker aspects of American life, and she has been a finalist for the Pulitzer for Fiction five times. Joyce presents a unique view and challenges the core themes of this podcast, noting her focus on literary output over emotional introspection. Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett Audio Producer: Stuart Buckland Thanks to our volunteer researchers! Mihika Chechi and Hendrik Dahlmeier Special Thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2024 · 1 hr 18 min
LISA FELDMAN BARRETT: everything you know about the brain is wrong!
Lisa Feldman Barrett is a neuroscientist, psychologist, and author known for her groundbreaking research on how emotions are created by the brain rather than simply triggered by external events. She has challenged traditional views of emotion and helped establish new ways of understanding the construction of emotional experiences. Lisa talks about how the brain's processes can help overcome anxiety related to public speaking, and the construction of social reality. Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett special thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2024 · 1 hr
MURALI DORAISWAMY: understanding the complexity of mental illness
Murali Doraiswamy is a prominent Indian‑trained physician and neuroscientist who is a professor of psychiatry and medicine at Duke University School of Medicine, in his work he advises governments, biotech companies, and global health organisations on neuroscience and aging research. Murali explores the complex definitions and criteria for diagnosing mental illness and its prevalence worldwide, alongside the ethics and challenges of treating terminal illnesses and the quality of life in dementia patients. Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett Audio Producer: Stuart Buckland Thanks to our volunteer researchers! Mihika Chechi and Hendrik Dahlmeier Special Thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min
SAM HARRIS: breaking through the illusion of consciousness and free will
Sam Harris is an American philosopher, neuroscientist, author, and host of Making Sense. Sam discusses his profound ethical realisations under the effects of MDMA, the illusion of self, and the ethical implications of free will. Learn more about Sam Harris Listen to Sam's Podcast MAKING SENSE Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett Thanks to our volunteer researchers! Mihika Chechi and Hendrik Dahlmeier Special Thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 5, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
PAUL BLOOM: the hidden truth about empathy and why your good intentions are flawed
Paul Bloom is a Canadian psychologist and author known for his research on human morality, empathy, and how pleasure and suffering shape our lives. Paul gets into the intricacies of morality, and debates the importance of reason over emotion in making moral decisions, he argues for the power of reason to help distinguish between rational and irrational reactions. Learn more about Paul Bloom Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett Thanks to our volunteer researchers! Mihika Chechi and Hendrik Dahlmeier Special Thanks to Suzi Jamil! Thanks to our volunteer researchers! Mihika Chechi Hendrik Dahlmeier Special Thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 29, 2024 · 54 min
XIMENA ABOGABIR: living to 100, a miracle or a misery?
Ximena Abogabir is a Chilean journalist, environmentalist, and social activist. Ximena discusses how society needs to reshape its cultural perceptions, and overcome stereotypes around ageing. Learn more about Ximena! Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett Thanks to our volunteer researchers! Mihika Chechi and Hendrik Dahlmeier Special Thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 22, 2024 · 1 hr 18 min
JONATHAN HAIDT: why social media might be more dangerous than we think
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and author of New York Times bestsellers 'The Righteous Mind', and 'The Coddling of the American Mind'. His latest book 'The Anxious Generation', argues that the rise of smartphones and overprotective parenting have led to a "rewiring" of childhood and a rise in mental illness. Haidt discusses legislative accountability of the social media companies, and proposes social norms that are needed to overcome the mental health challenges of the younger generation. Learn more about Jonathan and read THE ANXIOUS GENERATION Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett Thanks to our volunteer researchers! Mihika Chechi, and Hendrik Dahlmeier special thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 15, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
A.J. JACOBS exposes why living biblically means stoning adulterers!
A.J. Jacobs is an author, humourist and journalist, who has written four New York Times bestsellers. Jacobs discusses his unique life as a 'human guinea pig,' exploring different ways of living through immersive year-long experiments such as living according to all biblical rules, and living like America's Founding Fathers. A.J. discusses his motivations behind these experiments, and recounts his experiences with radical honesty, and biblical literalism. Learn more about A.J Jacobs and read his latest book The Year of Living Constitutionally Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett special thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 8, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
Debunking Happiness with MATTHIEU RICARD "the world's happiest man"
Matthieu Ricard is often referred to as the "world's happiest man. Since 1989, he has acted as the French interpreter for the 14th Dalai Lama. Ricard shares insights from his life as a Buddhist monk, including his rigorous meditation practices, his experiences with spiritual masters, and his thoughts on living a meaningful life through the interconnectedness of all beings. Learn more about Matthieu and read his latest book: Notebooks of a Wandering Monk Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett special thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 1, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
FRANCES KISSLING: the nun who challenged The Vatican
Frances Kissling is an American bioethicist and longtime reproductive rights advocate, best known for her leadership of Catholics for Choice and her work on ethics, religion, and women’s health. Kissling discusses her work as a pro-choice activist, and the complexities of balancing Catholic values with her advocacy for women's rights and reproductive freedom. Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett special thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 25, 2024 · 1 hr 19 min
TYLER COWEN thinks we should worry about wolves more than climate change
Tyler Cowen is an American economist, writer, and public intellectual best known for his work on cultural economics, economic growth, and for co-hosting the podcast Conversations with Tyler. Tyler gets into speculation around the existence and visitation of aliens to Earth, AI's impact on future technology, climate change, and animal welfare. Learn more about Tyler at Marginal Revolution If you are enjoying this podcast, consider supporting us over at PATREON Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett special thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min
DUI TOLEDO: why ditching your phone could be the ultimate freedom
Dui Toledo discusses his personal philosophy on living a good life, including his 105-hour rule to manage time efficiently, and his perspectives on ethics, morality, and living a life well-lived. Learn more about Dui If you are enjoying this podcast, consider supporting us over at PATREON Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett special thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 2024 · 43 min
KATE GRANT: forgotten women and the untold tragedy of obstetric fistula
Kate Grant is the longtime CEO of the Fistula Foundation, known for transforming it into a global leader in treating obstetric fistula and advancing women’s health in some of the world’s poorest countries. Kate emphasises the transformative power of fistula surgery and the importance of addressing structural inequalities to make a lasting impact on women's health. Learn more about Kate the Fistula Foundation! If you are enjoying this podcast, consider supporting us over at PATREON Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett special thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 4, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
ROBERT WRIGHT: the art of self-delusion, why your mind betrays your morals
Robert Wright is an American journalist and author best known for his books on evolutionary psychology, religion, and the idea that human progress is driven by non-zero-sum cooperation. Robert discusses moral realism, how human sexual psychology impacts societal norms, and the concept of being judged by a higher power. If you are enjoying this podcast, consider supporting us over at PATREON Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett special thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2024 · 57 min
How JANE GOODALL defied experts and changed our view on animals forever!
Jane Goodall is a British primatologist and anthropologist whose groundbreaking research on wild chimpanzees transformed our understanding of animal behaviour and conservation. Jane recounts her journey from a curious child to an eminent ethologist and activist, and discusses the significance of animal welfare, and the crisis of factory farming. If you are enjoying this podcast, consider supporting us over at PATREON Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barret Additional Audio Producer (London): Giles Bidder for Darkside Media special thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.