Kakenya Ntaiya is a Maasia Woman and Kenyan advocate for girls' education and women's rights. She has dedicated her life to creating lasting change both in rural communities in Kenya and across Africa.

Kakenya discusses her fight against female genital mutilation (FGM), early marriage, and her quest for education. Now, as a PhD holder and the founder of Kakenya's Dream, she works tirelessly to ensure girls in her community have better opportunities and futures. Her work has modified lives for thousands of girls and aims to create a future filled with stronger, educated women leaders.

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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.

In this episode, Adam Grant discusses his multifaceted life—from his earlier years as a magician to his accomplishments in academia. He shares insights into the differences between happiness and meaning, the importance of intellectual humility, and the challenge of getting people to act on their values.

Watch Adam's TED Talks and read his books: Adam Grant

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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.

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Read Edith's books! The Choice (Memoir) The Gift The Ballerina of Auschwitz

Make Edith's Hungarian Szekely Goulash!

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Steven Pinker is a Canadian-American cognitive psychologist, linguist, and influential author, and professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. Pinker’s research spans psycholinguistics, visual cognition, and the science of human behaviour. He is a proponent of rationality, evidence-based thinking, and the application of evolutionary psychology to understand human nature. Pinker is frequently cited as one of the most influential thinkers of his time.

Peter & Kasia engage with Steven for a profound discussion revolving around the themes of global peace and progress in modern times. The conversation references Pinker's books, 'The Better Angels of Our Nature' (2011) and 'Enlightenment Now' (2018), which argue that humanity currently lives in the most peaceful era in history. Further topics include the role of nuclear weapons in maintaining global peace, and the moral and ethical implications of technological advancements like AI.

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Charlie Bresler is in conversation with Peter & Kasia on his his late entrance into the nonprofit sector and subsequent journey to co-founding 'The Life You Can Save' with Peter Singer, which has raised over $100 million to alleviate extreme poverty.

Bresler emphasises the importance of giving effectively, feeling good about altruistic actions, and the impact of select nonprofits in moving substantial funds toward effective organisations.

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)

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In this final episode of the first season of Lives Well Lived, Peter & Kasia interview acclaimed author Joyce Carol Oates about her prolific career and perspectives on writing and life.

Joyce Carol Oates was born during the Depression in Lockport, New York. Oates published her first book in 1963 as a teen, and has since published 58 novels, many of them portraying the darkness of American society. Her writing has earned her virtually every major American literary prize, and she has been a finalist for the Pulitzer for Fiction five times.

Joyce, a longtime Princeton professor and writer, discusses the complexity of self-identity, and the nature of a well-lived life. She presents a unique view and challenges the core themes of this podcast, noting her focus on literary output over emotional introspection. Joyce expresses her belief in prioritising the work over personal fame and outlines her perspective on philosophical questions about the self.

In the second half of this episode, Peter & Kasia reflect on the recurrent themes that have arisen from our guests over this first season. We thank for you listening, and hope you join us for Season Two when we are back later in the year. If you have guest suggestions pls leave us a review and who you would like to see on an upcoming episode of Lives Well Lived.

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Lisa Feldman Barrett, PhD, is among the top 0.1% most cited scientists in the world for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience. She is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University. She also holds appointments at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where she is Chief Science Officer for the Center for Law, Brain & Behaviour. In addition to academic work, Barrett has written two science books for the public, How Emotions are Made and Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain.

This episode begins with Lisa talking about how the brain's processes can help overcome anxiety related to public speaking, and how sensations interpreted as anxiety can be redefined as determination or arousal through cognitive reframing.

Peter and Kasia explore the philosophical implications of neuroscience concepts such as free will and the self, the construction of social reality, and environmental influences on leading a meaningful life.

Learn more about Lisa Feldman Barrett and read her books!

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Murali Doraiswamy is Professor of Psychiatry and Professor in Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine where he is a physician scientist at the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences.

This conversation explores the complex definitions and criteria for diagnosing mental illness and its prevalence worldwide. Prof Doraiswamy discusses contributing factors such as economic instability, cultural differences, and the impact of social media on mental health. Peter & Kasia discuss the role of psychiatry and the integration of positive psychology in improving individual well-being, alongside the ethics and challenges of treating terminal illnesses and the quality of life in dementia patients. Prof Doraiswamy talks about blending Eastern and Western approaches to understanding happiness and mental health, and the evolving perspectives on happiness through different stages of life.

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