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Curious Minds at Work

Gayle Allen
Mental Health
Leadership
Creativity
Happiness
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Neuroscience
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Productivity
Workaholism
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Complexity
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Brain Health
Arts
Curiosity
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Want to get better at work? At managing others? Managing yourself? Gayle Allen interviews experts who take your performance to the next level. Each episode features a book with insights to help you achieve your goals.

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Most of us ruminate. We get caught in a loop of thoughts that replay over and over again. It’s as if our brain is stuck in a place we don’t want to be, yet we can’t break free. Over time, those repetitive thoughts can become the lens through which we... more

Most of what we hear about the middle part of our lives is untrue. It’s focused on the myth of the midlife crisis rather than the realities of these years. This can create a sense of dread for a period of time with tremendous upside. Margie Lachman h... more

There are times in our lives where we feel stuck, be it personally or professionally. It might be in our career. It might in a relationship. We’re smart, so we try to think our way out of it. But when we’re really stuck, thinking can turn into rumina... more

No one wants to feel like a sucker. In fact, the very thought of being one – of playing the fool – shapes our behavior in powerful ways. But what if our fear causes us to make choices that aren’t good for us? Or worse, what if people weaponize our fe... more

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Recent Guests

Donna Jackson Nakazawa
Award-winning science journalist and author of Mind Drama, The Science of Rumination and How to Outwit Your Inner Defeatist
Author and Journalist
Episode: CM 325: Donna Jackson Nakazawa on How to Outwit Your Inner Defeatist
Margie Lachman
Professor at Brandeis University, expert in adult development and aging
Brandeis University
Episode: CM 324: Margie Lachman on the Myth of the Midlife Crisis
Britt Frank
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, author of The Science of Stuck
Independent clinical practice / Author
Episode: CM 323: Britt Frank on Getting Unstuck – Rebroadcast
Tess Wilkinson-Ryan
Professor and psychologist, author of Foolproof
University-affiliated researcher
Episode: CM 322: Tess Wilkinson-Ryan on When to Play the Fool – Rebroadcast
Elizabeth Svoboda
Science journalist and author of The Art of Pacing
Author, The Art of Pacing
Episode: CM 321: Elizabeth Svoboda on Managing the Pace of Your Life
Jonathan Rhodes
Author of Choice Points, expert on FIT
Imagery Coaching
Episode: CM 320: Jonathan Rhodes on Getting the Life You Want – Rebroadcast
David Epstein
Author of Range and The Sports Gene; author of Inside the Box
Author
Episode: CM 319: David Epstein on the Power of Limits
Judd Kessler
University of Pennsylvania economist, author of Lucky by Design
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: CM 318: Judd Kessler on How to Get More of What You Want
Eric Zimmer
Author of How a Little Becomes a Lot, expert in behavior change
Author and researcher in behavioral science
Episode: CM 317: Eric Zimmer on How to Change

Host

Gayle Allen
Host of the show, leading interviews with authors and researchers to translate complex ideas into practical work-life insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 678 ratings
  • Want to be a better you? Listen to Curious Minds at Work!

    Curious Minds at Work has done the work in collecting some of the greatest minds, all with the focus on helping you become a better you. Each episode is filled with a leading expert that helps you understand yourself just a little better by the end of each episode. Thank you to Gayle and her team for providing us with the ability to have a better insight on ourselves!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yaffet M.
    United States2 years ago
  • Embracing Uncertainty with Innate Tools

    Curious Minds at Work episode CM 224 with Jennifer Garvey Berger is an invitation to rethink our approach to uncertainty. Berger's book, 'Unleash Your Complexity Genius', encourages us to use everyday tools like breath and social connections to navigate life's complexities. This episode is both practical and profound, perfect for those looking to cultivate resilience in tumultuous times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • A must-listen!

    Curious Minds at Work has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mvelasco07
    United States3 years ago
  • Best podcast ever!

    Well curated, organized and useful content. Gayle does a fantastic job to find the most interesting topics, books and authors. It is my weekly go-to to expand my perspective!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    WorldCitizen007
    United States3 years ago
  • My favourite podcast by a long way

    Always very interesting topics and interviews and I always learn something new.

    It is obvious that Gayle does a lot of research and preparation ahead of time in order to get get the most out of interview.

    Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Outdoor type
    Australia4 years ago

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Host asks sharp, curiosity-driven questions and lets guests lead the conversation
Thoughtful discussions with actionable takeaways for work and life
Guests are consistently credible experts who translate research well

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CM 325: Donna Jackson Nakazawa on How to Outwit Your Inner Defeatist
Q: What are listeners most curious about today in relation to rumination?
Donna shares how end-of-life experiences, acute illness, and personal caregiving shape her current curiosity about healing and understanding the boundary between real and perceived experiences, especially as they relate to rumination.
CM 320: Jonathan Rhodes on Getting the Life You Want – Rebroadcast
Q: What are the core steps of LAP and how would they look in a morning routine?
LAP stands for locate your cue, activate your imagery, and perform; it involves a cue like waking up, taking a deep breath, and imagining a future self while planning a concrete immediate action.
CM 320: Jonathan Rhodes on Getting the Life You Want – Rebroadcast
Q: How is this tied to motivational interviewing and how it works?
Motivational interviewing is a person-centered, collaborative approach that aims to unlock intrinsic motivation; in FIT, imagery is layered onto this to visualize and rehearse positive outcomes, helping people override short-term cravings.
CM 320: Jonathan Rhodes on Getting the Life You Want – Rebroadcast
Q: What is a choice point? And what's an example of a situation where we might face one?
A choice point is a behavior in conflict with a value, and everyday examples include deciding whether to run in the morning or skip it, or choosing to recycle, all of which shape our identity over time.
CM 319: David Epstein on the Power of Limits
Q: What if instead what we really need are constraints?
The host introduces constraints as a necessary framework to manage abundance and overload, and David Epstein elaborates with examples and research showing that constraints improve focus, prioritization, and outcomes.

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2. Margie Lachman
3. Britt Frank
4. Tess Wilkinson-Ryan
5. Elizabeth Svoboda
6. Jonathan Rhodes
7. David Epstein
8. Judd Kessler

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