Episode Details

In this episode, Carl reflects on how differently we can interpret the world when we’re tired, emotionally depleted, or “in the basement.” A harmless comment, a credit card statement, or a letter in the mail can suddenly feel threatening, even when nothing is actually wrong. Carl explores the growing space between stimulus and response, and why simply noticing our own state a little sooner may be one of the most valuable practices we can develop.

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