Podcast Episode

1535 | In the Basement

Behavior Gap Radio··2 September 2026·4 min

About this episode

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.Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/