Behavior Gap Radio

1485 | Listen to the unspeakable thing

23 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1484 | It Just Feels Off

22 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl continues his exploration of the idea that feelings are data through a conversation with a friend who approaches decisions very ...

1483 | That's Morally Reprehensible... Where Is the Line?

19 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl examines a surprising emotional reaction he had while hearing about an extravagant luxury home—and what that reaction might be...

1482 | Risk? Pay Attention to Feelings

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl continues his exploration of the idea that feelings are data with a bold claim: When it comes to risk, feelings aren’t inciden...

1481 | Clarity Is Not Judgment

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl explores a paradox he’s noticed in some of the most important decisions of his life: While he loves receiving strong, opiniona...

1480 | More or Enough?

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on a powerful idea from E. F. Schumacher and the subtle stories we tell ourselves about consumption. Drawing on Schumac...

1479 | Sometimes the Body Knows First

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl returns to his exploration of the idea that feelings are data, taking a closer look at a belief he’s carried for years: The bo...

1478 | You Already Know

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl explores the surprising information hidden inside resistance. Inspired by a conversation at a recent retreat, he reflects on the...

1477 | Feelings function as information

10 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1476 | Without Feeling, Thinking Gets Worse

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl lays out the first claim in a growing body of work he’s developing around a simple but provocative idea: Feelings are data. No...

1475 | Feelings Are at the Center

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl begins a deeper exploration of a simple but often overlooked idea: Feelings are data. Challenging the common assumption that emo...

1474 | Financial Planning Begins With Feeling

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl explores a provocative idea: What if financial planning is less about thinking and knowing, and more about feeling? Drawing on c...

1473 | A partner not a path

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1472 | The time to awareness

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1471 | Rough Stone Rolling

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl explores the idea of public work as a spiritual practice and reflects on the uncomfortable emotions that surface when we compare...

1470 | Peeling Back the Layers

01 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on the difficult and deeply personal work of unwinding the stories we’ve inherited about success, work, relationships...

1469 | How Could I Possibly Say No to This?

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl explores the rare moments in life when an opportunity feels so deeply aligned that the question becomes, “How could I possibly...

1468 | Anxiety vs Insight

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1467 | What to do with obsession?

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1466 | Fear-Based Selling

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on a recent conversation with Michael Kitces about fear-based selling and the surprising world of “disturb tracks” ...

1465 | How to Deal With Overwhelm

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on what it feels like to live in a world where the list of things that matter seems impossibly large, while the list of...

1464 | Selling the Feeling

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl explores what it really means to help people change. Building on yesterday’s idea that the market for feeling something is muc...

1463 | The Market for Feeling

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl explores the surprisingly large gap between feeling productive, being seen as productive, and actually doing meaningful work. He...

1462 | Confessions of a Market Illiterate

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a moment of clarity after being told he wasn’t a fit for a market-focused podcast—and why that turned out to be exact...

1461 | Money and the Arc of Morality

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on a powerful idea inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.: The arc of the moral universe bends toward justice—but what ab...

1460 | I Finally Got Fired!

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a surprising personal story about being “fired” from his own financial planning meetings—and why he was secretly th...

1259 | You're speaking a different language

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1458 | Kindness Is the Point

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on the deeper purpose behind his work and a simple realization that keeps guiding him: Money is the entry point, but ki...

1457 | Compound Kindness

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a personal story about a decision to step away from social media noise and focus on one-to-one connection—and the surpr...

1456 | Finance Borrowed It From Life

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl explores the deeper meaning of compounding—not just as a financial concept, but as a universal life principle. Drawing from wi...

1455 | Oh… You Think This Is About Money

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a story from a trip to Chamonix that challenged his assumptions about money, value, and how the world works. After a fail...

1454 | Being Scared Is OK

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl talks openly about the rise in economic anxiety and what to do when fear shows up. Instead of rushing to answers or hiding behin...

1453 | Enough Is Here

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on a simple but elusive idea inspired by Zen teaching: If you can’t find “enough” where you are, where do you exp...

1452 | Turns Out I Don't Like That

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a slightly uncomfortable but honest reflection about giving yourself permission to like what you actually like—and to s...

1451 | Flaws Are Human

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl explores a simple idea that keeps proving true: What you think is a flaw might actually be the thing that makes your work resona...

1450 | The Fever Has You

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl explores a surprising idea from Seneca: The real shortcut to riches isn’t earning more—it’s learning to want less. Drawing...

1449 | Poisonous Snake

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a timeless story often told in Buddhist traditions about a piece of gold mistaken for a “poisonous snake”—and what ...

1448 | Keep Up With Who?

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl tackles the quiet but powerful force of comparison and how it distorts the way we see our own lives. From a conversation about v...

1447 | When Things Don't Go Your Way

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a powerful lesson from Olympic silver medalist Haley Batten about what happens when things don’t go your way—and how ...

1446 | Durable Confidence

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a powerful idea from Olympic silver medalist Haley Batten: the practice of building “durable confidence.” Instead of ...

1445 | Money as Bridge or Barrier

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on a simple but powerful question: When does money bring us together and when does it pull us apart? Through a memorabl...

1444 | The Power You’re Dealing With

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a dream that left him with a simple but haunting question: Do you understand the power you’re dealing with? Reflecting ...

1443 | The Previous Week’s Newspaper

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on a provocative idea from Nassim Nicholas Taleb: If you want to break your addiction to the news, try reading it a wee...

1442 | Lighthouse or Rescue Boat?

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a powerful metaphor from a friend that reframes how we think about helping in a world that feels overwhelming: Are you ma...

1441 | God's Bank Account

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl continues exploring the idea that there may be a different way to think about money, work, and enough—if we’re willing to pa...

1440 | Maybe There’s a Different Way

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a thought experiment designed to stretch how we think about reality, money, and the assumptions we rarely question. Inspi...

1439 | What Are You Going to Do With All That Time?

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl explores a deceptively simple question sparked by a conversation about productivity gains: What are you going to do with all tha...

1438 | Output Before Input

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on a simple but powerful idea he picked up from Tom Sachs: “output before input.” Instead of starting the day by co...

1437 | Correction: The Next Step

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl revisits a simple idea and refines it: Instead of focusing on the “next best” or “next smallest” step, what if we just f...

1436 | The Next Best Step

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on how easy it is to hide behind big plans and distant steps instead of taking action on what’s right in front of us....

1435 | I Just Need to Rant

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a simple phrase that has become surprisingly powerful in difficult moments: “I don’t need you to fix this. I just nee...

1434 | Defensive Systems for Behavior Change

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on how behavior change often depends less on willpower and more on systems. After noticing a recent slip into his “ch...

1433 | I Failed...Isn't That Interesting

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a small but revealing moment of failure. After spending most of the day resisting the urge to do the “checky check,” ...

1432 | There’s Nothing for You There

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on what he calls the “checky check,” the familiar habit of reaching for quick dopamine hits by checking news, socia...

1431 | The Conversation Toolbox

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a simple “conversation toolbox” for moments when someone asks for advice. Often, people don’t actually need answers...

1430 | What's Your Red Flag Behavior?

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl explores the idea of “red flag behavior,” the personal patterns that show up when we’re under pressure and facing uncertai...

1429 | Creating Conditions and Containers

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on a recent conversation with members of The Collective and explores a powerful idea about leadership and advice. Inste...

1428 | The Only Wealth You Will Keep Forever

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a brief but powerful reflection inspired by Marcus Aurelius. Drawing from Stoic wisdom, he reads a simple line and lets i...

1427 | The Skill of Not Knowing

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl explores the idea of “negative capability,” a term coined by John Keats to describe the ability to remain in uncertainty wit...

1426 | The Color of Truth Is Gray

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on a line often attributed to H. L. Mencken: "Every complex problem has a solution that is simple, direct, plausible—...

1425 | That Same Night He Died

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a striking teaching attributed to Jesus from the non-canonical Gospel of Thomas. The story describes a wealthy man carefu...

1424 | Money Creates Conditions

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on the relationship between money and meaning. While money can help create the conditions for security, autonomy, and p...

1423 | Creating Your Own Olympics

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on conversations with Olympic silver medalist Haley Batten and what it really means to perform at a high level. Watchin...

1422 | Can You Defend That Assumption?

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on a thoughtful idea shared by financial planner Jack Boston: the longer the projection, the more humility we need arou...

1421 | The Crunchy Bit Binoculars

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a simple practice for becoming more present in conversations: looking for what he calls the “crunchy bits.” These are...

1420 | Price the Regret

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a simple but powerful reframing of a common question: “Can I afford it?” Whether it’s a trip, a sabbatical, or a ch...

1418 | Designing a Life You Don't Need to Escape

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl shares a brief reflection on the traditional idea of retirement. Outside of professions where physical limits make it necessary,...

14XX | But I don't have a coat to give

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1417 | Risk Hangover Part 2

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl continues the conversation about “risk hangover,” the emotional aftermath that can follow a painful financial loss. He explo...

1416 | Risk Hangover Part 1

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl explores the idea of a “risk hangover,” the emotional aftermath that can follow when a big risk doesn’t work out. It often...

1415 | Energy as an Indicator

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on a simple but powerful signal: energy. After a long day of work, he noticed that some activities left him drained whi...

1414 | Are You Waiting for Information or Permission?

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl asks a deceptively simple question: Are you waiting for information, or are you waiting for permission? Reflecting on conversati...

1413 | Factoring in Being Human

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl explores the tension between what’s rational on paper and what’s workable in real life. Spreadsheets say to invest lump sums...

1412 | Uncertainty Drag: Let's Be Honest

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl introduces the idea of “uncertainty drag”—the hidden friction that uncertainty adds to our decisions and momentum. Like ca...

1411 | Wait And See Mode

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1410 | AI Is Not a Threat. It’s a Reminder.

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1408 | Embracing the Beauty of Wrongness

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the "How to Plan" series, Carl explores what may be the most important principle of all: preparing to be wrong. Real planning, he a...

1407 | Step Four: Draw the Line

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl returns to his “How to Plan” series and introduces the next step: drawing the line. After clarifying purpose, defining goals...

14xx | Getting and Spending

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1406 | What's the Story?

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reflects on the stories we instantly tell about money—especially when it comes to visible signs of consumption, like homes and...

1405 | Who Do You Want to Disappoint?

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1404 | Strategy Is Risk To The Ego

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1403 | Strategy Informs Tactics

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1402 | Tactics As A Place to Hide

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1401 | A Rant About Doing vs Feeling

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1400 | Step 3- Current Reality

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1399 | Maybe It’s Not Risk Tolerance

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1398 | Under Developed Consequence Comprehension

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1397 | Probability Is the Weak Link

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1396 | The Tool is NOT The Thing

20 Feb 2026

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1395 | Shift the Frame, Not the Content

19 Feb 2026

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1394 | Quality of Attention vs. Cleverness of Question

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1393 | Concrete Memory, Not Opinions

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1392 | The Most Overrated Form of Capital

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Sunday Episode - What Jobs Have You Given Money

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1391 | Step Two: Goals

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl walks through the second step of purpose-based planning: turning purpose into goals. Rather than asking clients to name goals ou...

1390 | Step One - Define The Purpose

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1389 | Managing the Tension

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1388 | Planning as an Ongoing Practice

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl reframes planning as a living practice rather than a one-time event, arguing that the real work of planning is the ongoing proce...

1387 | Resilience Is Not Strength

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carl challenges the idea that resilience is about toughness or enduring pain, arguing instead that real resilience comes from thought...