Behavior Gap Radio

In this episode, Carl continues his exploration of absurdity by putting two realities side by side: Wealth at a scale that is almost impossible to comprehend and ordinary families struggling to afford a first home. Rather than arguing about who is right, who is wrong, or what the solution should be, Carl asks whether we can simply pay attention to the strange things we’ve learned to accept as normal, and perhaps start by being willing to call them what they are.

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In this episode, Carl questions a common belief among families with significant wealth: Helping adult children financially will somehow ruin them. When the next generation already knows a substantial inheritance is coming, does withholding help today really teach the lessons parents think it does? Carl explores how our experiences with money shape what we believe our children need, and why a different set of circumstances may require a different set of lessons.

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In this episode, Carl uses the current fight over the Kennedy Center as a jumping-off point for a much broader question: What is money really doing in the room? Looking beyond the politics, he explores how quickly a conversation that appears to be about money can become one about recognition, status, power, control, or even gratitude, and why noticing those forces in our own lives may tell us far more than the dollar amounts ever could.

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In this episode, Carl explores what happens when families avoid difficult conversations about money in an effort to avoid conflict. Through the example of inheritance, he looks at how silence can quietly turn into secrecy, scorekeeping, stories, and resentment—creating the very conflict everyone hoped to prevent. Carl offers two simple rules for bringing these conversations into the open and protecting something far more valuable than the money: the family itself.

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In this episode, Carl explores the hidden cost behind the things we admire and want to build. A beautiful business, creative project, or seemingly successful life can look very different once we understand the trade-offs happening behind the scenes. Carl reflects on why it’s not enough to ask what we want to create. We also have to ask what it will require from us, and whether we’re willing and able to pay that price.

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In this episode, Carl shares an unexpected discovery from a simple experiment in taking more time to rest. As his mind settles, his body seems to have something else to say, raising questions about the patterns our nervous systems may carry long after our thinking has changed. It’s a personal exploration of rest, risk, and what we can learn when we get quiet enough to notice what’s happening beneath the surface.

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In this episode, Carl explores the value of intentionally putting ourselves in situations where we don’t quite know what to do next. Through stories from the mountains, travel, and unexpected career changes, he considers how small, safe encounters with uncertainty can build something far more useful than having all the answers: trust in our ability to figure things out.

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In this short episode, Carl explores a deceptively simple question: What if more isn’t always the answer?

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In this short episode, Carl explores the difference between understanding risk in theory and actually experiencing it. What changes when risk stops being an idea and suddenly becomes real?

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In this short episode, Carl explores what it might actually mean to live a meaningful life. What if it’s less about finding one big answer and more about what we choose to do with the resources we have?

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