This week, I’m bringing back one of our most popular episodes—my conversation with neuroscientist, writer, and Ness Labs founder Anne-Laure Le Cunff. When we first spoke in 2024, she was deep in her PhD, balancing academic rigor with writing for a broad audience, all while sharing her journey in public. Now, she’s releasing her new book, Tiny Experiments, which explores how small, intentional experiments can unlock personal growth and creativity. Anne-Laure’s approach to navigating uncertainty, following curiosity, and designing an intentional life is something I deeply align with. And I wanted to revisit this conversation because it’s packed with insights on how world-class creators forge their own paths—without a roadmap. Whether you’re familiar with Anne-Laure’s work or hearing from her for the first time, this episode is a must-listen. Let’s get to it!

In this episode:

• [00:00 ] - Intro


• [01:59 ] - Liminal moments and navigating life's crossroads


• [05:41 ] - Lessons from neuroscience on embracing the in-between


• [10:44 ] - The power of intuition in decision making


• [30:07 ] - Cultural roots and identity


• [40:03 ] - Learning from failure


• [46:38 ] - Ness Labs


• [48:34 ] - The journey of learning and growth


• [49:22 ] - The power of authenticity and community


• [50:07 ] - Embracing personal evolution


• [51:35 ] - The impact of public learning and mistakes


• [53:00 ] - Exploring inner growth through psychedelics


• [54:47 ] - Ayahuasca experiences


• [57:42 ] - The significance of ancestral pain and healing


• [01:09:41 ] - Creative process and the virtue of writing in public


• [01:15:44 ] - Navigating between academic research and public engagement


• [01:19:30 ] - The personal content diet and the anti-library concept


• [01:27:53 ] - Envisioning the future and reflecting on personal growth

Get full show notes and links at https://GoodWorkShow.com.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@barrettabrooks.