What is a Good Life?

On the 134th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I’m delighted to welcome our guest, Mike Moss. Mike is a BACP registered Counsellor and Supervisor. He has worked in voluntary and statutory organisations for over 40 years and is currently employed as a counsellor in a school. His approach is Person-Centred with an interest in the Transpersonal. He has written widely about the power of the therapeutic relationship and presented his work at workshops and national and international conferences. He has a small private practice offering counselling, supervision and training.

In this conversation, we explore profound themes of life, connection, and the beauty of the ordinary. We discuss the significance of the breath before the last breath, the power of a smile, and the importance of being present. Mike shares his journey of self-discovery, emphasising the potential within each individual and the interconnectedness of life. 

The dialogue highlights the struggle we all face and the beauty found in acknowledging our experiences.

For more of Mike's work, check out the following:
Email: mike.moss@outlook.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-moss/

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01:05 Breath before my last breath
05:05 The power of a smile
15:00 The simple beauty and connection
18:25 Acknowledging the struggle of life
23:35 The flow is continually present
29:20 The temporary nature of our worries
33:30 The power of my presence
36:00 Allowing space for feeling anxiety
40:00 From Ass-hole to A Soul
45:45 Potential: stored up energy
51:20 The vast range of life and perspective
56:31 What is a good life for Mike?

What is What is a Good Life??

Over the last three years, I've interviewed nearly 300 people around the question of "What is a good life?" I am not trying to find or prescribe universal answers to this question; instead, I aim to prompt your own inquiry into what constitutes a good life for you. I am also trying to share more genuine expressions of the human experience, beyond the masks that we wear.