Are you living life on your terms—or stuck in mental patterns that keep you stressed, anxious, and burned out? Neuroscientist Dr. Anne-Laure Le Cunff reveals how to break free from the scripts that quietly control your decisions. In this powerful interview, she shares science-backed tools to overcome stress, reframe anxiety, and turn procrastination into productive momentum. Whether you’re battling workplace stress, struggling with motivation, or seeking personal growth, this episode is your blueprint for rewiring your brain and reclaiming your focus.

(00:00) Intro    

(01:14) Dr. Le Cunff's Thesis for Living Well

(03:12) How Emotions Affect Your Brain and Physical Health

(06:25) Why Dr. Le Cunff Left Google to Pursue Neuroscience Research

(11:51) How to Balance Career Ambition with Mental Well-Being

(14:59) The Three Life Scripts We Keep Repeating

(18:26) The Truth About Finding Your Passion

(20:04) Do You Really Need a Life Purpose?

(22:25) How Passion, Purpose, and Identity Are Connected

(24:32) Using the PACT Model for Life Experiments

(29:07) Why Growth Loops Drive Successful Experimentation

(31:28) Anxiety vs. Stress: Key Differences and How to Cope

(32:29) How to Reframe Negative Emotions Like Procrastination

(34:41) Is Procrastination Ever Beneficial?

(36:42) Why You Procrastinate and How to Stop

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(40:35) The Health Risks of Hustle Culture

(42:55) How Embracing Imperfection Improves Your Mental Health

(46:26) Why Human Connection Is Essential for the Brain

(48:49) Being Introspective in a Fast-Paced World

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(52:35) Why Uncertainty Feels Overwhelming and How to Manage It

(55:06) The Power of Affect Labelling

(57:33) Process Difficult Emotions with Affect Labelling

(01:00:26) Why Everyone Should Learn to Ask for Help

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