Bounce! Conversations with Larry Weeks Podcast
1) When Goals Fail: Anne-Laure Le Cunff on How Small Experiments Change Everything
We’ve been taught that success comes from setting goals, defining purpose, and executing a plan. But what if those very habits—the linear drive for certainty—are what keep us stuck? Dr. Anne-Laure Le ...Show More
When Goals Fail: Anne-Laure Le Cunff on How Small Experiments Change Everything
35:29 | Oct 8th, 2025
2) Fear, Anger, and the Plans They Hide: Angus Fletcher on the Science of Primal Intelligence
In a world increasingly dominated by AI and computational thinking, we've been taught that logic is the ultimate form of intelligence. But what if an over-reliance on pure reason is making us more fra...Show More
3) When You’re in a Hole: Tony Stubblebine on the Strategy, Psychology, and Lessons of a Business Turnaround
In this episode, I’m digging into the messy reality of business turnarounds, the kind where survival isn’t guaranteed and leadership is more about doing the hard, boring things than dazzling with big ...Show More
4) Medicine for the Mind: Donald Robertson on Ancient Therapies for Modern Stressors
There’s something strangely reassuring about knowing people were wrestling with the similar issues we struggle with over 2,000 years ago — even if they wore togas and wrote with a chisel. Donald Rob...Show More
Medicine for the Mind: Donald Robertson on Ancient Therapies for Modern Stressors
1:15:13 | May 20th, 2025
5) Why Joy Fades: Tali Sharot on The Power of Noticing What’s Always There
People think happiness comes from getting everything you want. But the science shows, it’s the absence, the novelty, and the change that bring joy back - Tali Sharot Ever wonder why lasting happiness...Show More
6) Ep. 84: Reclaiming Experience: Christine Rosen on Being Human in a Disembodied World
Does the richness of your world expand or shrink in direct proportion to how much of your life is digitally mediated? My guest argues that by defaulting to digital mediation—where technology filters a...Show More
Ep. 84: Reclaiming Experience: Christine Rosen on Being Human in a Disembodied World
1:01:06 | Mar 4th, 2025
7) Ep. 83: Why Depression Exists: Jonathan Rottenberg on the Evolutionary Origins of Mood
In this episode, we explore the human mood system and the origin of depression. My guest is Dr. Jonathan Rottenberg, Professor of Psychology and Director of the Better Outcomes Laboratory at Cornell ...Show More
Ep. 83: Why Depression Exists: Jonathan Rottenberg on the Evolutionary Origins of Mood
1:22:51 | Dec 16th, 2024
8) Ep. 82: The Divided Brain: Iain McGilchrist On How We See The World
In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of the brain’s hemispheres and their profound impact on how we perceive and engage with reality. My guest is Dr. Iain McGilchrist. Iain is a true pol...Show More
9) Ep. 81: In Another's Shoes: A.J. Jacobs on Curiosity, Living the Constitution, and Navigating Differences
A.J. Jacobs is a renowned writer and participatory journalist, best known for his immersive, experiment-driven projects that push the boundaries of immersive learning. From living according to the Ten...Show More
10) Ep.80: Your Crypto or Your Life. Nat Eliason: Financial Frenzies and Mindful Living
In this episode, we dig into FOMO and the temptations of quick wins and the importance of psychologically sustainable, long-term work. My guest is Nat Eliason. Nat is a writer and the author of Cryp...Show More
Ep.80: Your Crypto or Your Life. Nat Eliason: Financial Frenzies and Mindful Living
1:23:00 | Jul 1st, 2024