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Catalyst: A Podcast of Thought

Catalyst is a podcast for people who want their thinking to lead somewhere.I’m Dr. G, an executive coach, ethnographer, and relentless reader of nonfiction.I spend my time studying ideas, breaking them down, and translating them into something usable.Each episode is a distillation, one idea, examined, challenged, and applied.Not more information. Connected thinking. Shared thoughts.

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9:43

Rethinking the Art of Surrender: When Force No Longer...

Catalyst: A Podcast of Thought ·

2026/03/22

Some of us were trained early that when things get hard, apply more force. Hit harder. Push through. Take control. And for a long time that works for me. But now it doesn’t. This episode explores my exploration of the limits of force through three forms of surrender. Surrender two, surrender into, and surrender onto. I take you through the identity. Christ that follows when I stop relying on a strategy that no longer works. From the football field to the golf course to the experience of enduring

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15:41

How Might Questions Create Space for Connection,...

Catalyst: A Podcast of Thought ·

2026/02/11

We design most conversations to move things forward. Plans. Problems. Predicaments.. But the relationships that last aren’t held together by better answers. They’re sustained by more intentional questions, often simple ones, asked without an agenda. In this episode, I explore relational questions that create space rather than pressure. Drawing on psychology, sociology, and lived experience, I ask you to consider why open-ended curiosity reduces emotional friction, how small questions reveal culture

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16:42

Sequence Matters: A Developmental Alternative to...

Catalyst: A Podcast of Thought ·

2026/01/08

Modern habit, culture, rewards visibility, intensity, and performance. We track streaks. We announced goals. We optimize and share progress. But learning doesn’t actually work that way. In this episode, I want to contrast performance driven habit culture with a developmental model grounded in learning science. I will propose a different sequence, frequency, consistency, intentionality, then intensity, and I’ll interrogate my own bias toward what I tend to call, “quiet work” along the way. Drawing

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14:50

The Words We Choose: How Vocabulary Shapes Learning,...

Catalyst: A Podcast of Thought ·

2025/12/01

In this episode, I explore the surprising power of words to shape our lives. From leadership and lifelong learning to aging and thriving alongside AI, the vocabulary we use every day determines how we think, act, and grow. I share practical strategies for turning complex ideas into language anyone can use, explain how small shifts in wording can spark big behavioral changes, and reveal why clear, accessible communication is more critical than ever in a world flooded with information. Whether

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8:04

The Mental Switchboard: How Post-It May Help You...

Catalyst: A Podcast of Thought ·

2025/11/03

Ever feel that mental leg when you jump for one kind of work to another? Like your brain is still catching up to your calendar? In this episode, I explore how to make those transitions smoother using something as simple as Post-It notes. I exore how our brains respond to color, phrase and environment, and how small physical cues can help us shift gears between strategic, creative, and reflective work. Through a mix of sciencey stuff and practical things, I show how designing a few intentional

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10:38

3 of 3 Designing Momentum - Small Moves, Big Shifts

Catalyst: A Podcast of Thought ·

2025/10/22

In this third and final episode of our series on performance and renewal, we turn from diagnosis to design. We move from understanding why we get stuck to learning how to move again.Drawing again on Adam Alter’s research in “Anatomy of a Breakthrough,” we explore the precise strategies that turn stagnation into forward momentum. Through narrative case studies, we see that progress isn’t born of inspiration, but of intelligent design. Breakthroughs don’t arrive as lightning bolts. They’re built

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14:16

Catalyst Episode 29: Burnout - The Brilliant Collapse...

Catalyst: A Podcast of Thought ·

2025/10/19

Burnout isn’t weakness. It’s the body's way of demanding realignment. In this episode, we examine the research that reframes burnout as a forced breakthrough—a system-level reset between your environment and your evolving identity. Drawing from organizational psychology, neuroscience, and real-world case studies, we explore the six-minute match that causes burnout, the friction gap that keeps us stuck, and the science of job crafting as a blueprint for sustainable redesign. This isn’t about

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10:39

Catalyst Episode 28: The Unspoken Architecture of...

Catalyst: A Podcast of Thought ·

2025/10/16

In this episode, we explore the realm of being stuck and examine the three main types. The ideas are primarily inspired by the insightful work of author and NYU Stern School of Business marketing professor Adam Alter: “Anatomy of a Breakthrough.” You might think that if you're stuck—whether professionally, in relationships, or in a personal project—it's a sign of a character flaw or a lack of motivation. You might believe in the Myth of Unbroken Progress—the false idea that successful people move

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7:36

Episode 27: The Architect of a Meaningful Life

Catalyst: A Podcast of Thought ·

2025/09/30

In this episode, we explore the profound question, “How Will You Measure Your Life?” Drawing on the frameworks of late strategist Clayton M. Christensen, this episode looks beyond traditional business metrics and into personal fulfillment and the art of creating an enduring meaningful life.

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9:35

Episode 26: Like, OMG! The Secret Life of a...

Catalyst: A Podcast of Thought ·

2025/09/25

in this episode, I take a deep dive into the word that often gets a bad rap. The word “like”. I’ll explore the word’s linguistic journey, examine the perspective of Noah Webster (the dictionary guy), and share the work of Anne Curzan, author and linguist.

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11:31

Episode 25: Reinvention Mindset - A Guide from Attia...

Catalyst: A Podcast of Thought ·

2025/09/23

In this episode of Catalyst, I dive into the philosophical and practical aspects of personal growth. I explore the idea of “unbecoming” by synthesizing the work of Dr. Peter Attia and author Olga Khazan, offering a powerful, two-part strategy for self-reinvention. In this episode you will learn how to combine an internal shift in perspective with deliberate, outward behavior to become the person you were always meant to be.

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7:47

Catalyst Episode 24: Being Versus Doing

Catalyst: A Podcast of Thought ·

2025/09/22

In this episode, we’re exploring the transformative power of shifting from a mindset of doing to a practice of being. Drawing on insights from Dr. Peter Attia, we discussed how mindfulness and conscious, value driven actions can help us overcome suffering rooted in our own thoughts. We’ll explore the idea that true fulfillment isn’t about what we accomplish, but about shedding what we are not, to reveal who we are meant to be.

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7:24

Catalyst Episode 23: Aesop to Attia - Building a...

Catalyst: A Podcast of Thought ·

2025/09/17

In this episode, I explore a powerful paradox touted from the ages of Aesop to Attia: true longevity isn’t about explosive effort, but the slow and steady work of building a foundation showing us how going slower can make us stronger.

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