Life + Work Podcast
March 4, 2026
Stop Planning, Start Experimenting: A Science-Backed Approach to a Better Life with Anne-Laure Le Cunff
#268: Learn why setting big goals might actually be holding you back and what to do instead. Chris and Anne-Laure explore how to replace goal-setting with tiny, low-risk experiments that lead to more growth, more joy, and les...
Feb. 18, 2026
Why Change Is Hard and How to Make It Your Advantage with Maya Shankar
#266: Chris and Maya break down the science-backed tools that make change easier and more intentional. They explore why most people misunderstand change, how to anchor your identity to your deeper “why,” and practical tools t...
Feb. 11, 2026
I Built an AI Assistant That Works While I Sleep
#265: Chris explores how modern AI tools have eliminated the barriers to building software, why planning matters more than coding skill, how anyone can turn a simple problem into a working app faster and cheaper than ever bef...
Jan. 14, 2026
Goals, Tools, and Mindset Shifts for a Better 2026 with Kevin Rose
#261: Chris and Kevin reflect on 2025’s biggest wins and lessons, then dive into how they're planning 2026. They share their goals, the tools they're using, and why they're designing a year that’s easier, not just more optimi...
Jan. 7, 2026
Top 10 Takeaways from 2025
#260: Chris distills the most powerful lessons from over 50 episodes in 2025 into 10 actionable takeaways that changed how he thinks about money, time, health, relationships, purpose, and more. Partner Deals Gusto: Free 3-mon...
Dec. 31, 2025
Choosing the Problems Worth Struggling For with Mark Manson
#259: Learn how to pick the challenges in life that actually matter. We break down how to stop optimizing for the wrong things, why values trump goals in decision-making, practical strategies for building real friendships, an...
Dec. 3, 2025
The Easy Way to Build and Maintain Meaningful Relationships with Nick Gray
#256: We break down the simplest, most effective ways to build stronger friendships and stay connected as an adult. Plus, learn how to build a personal website, host better events, send a friends newsletter, book a cruise on ...
Nov. 19, 2025
2025 Holiday Gift Guide and Ways to Save This Season
#255: Here are 100+ holiday gift ideas across tech, kitchen, home, clothing, fitness, kids, and games. I’ll also share tools and tactics to help you find deals and spend less this holiday season. For all the products, links, ...
Nov. 12, 2025
The Cost of Always Optimizing with Chris and Amy
#254: Chris and Amy share a candid look at their life together as two optimizers. They discuss everything from family finances and teaching their kids about money to managing their health, work, and travel. Partner Deals NetS...
Oct. 22, 2025
How to Focus on What Matters and Let Go of the Rest with Ryan Holiday
#251: Discover why Stoicism matters more than ever and how to make it part of your daily life. We share practical ways to focus on what you can control, build resilience, and cultivate the four Stoic virtues: courage, self-di...
Oct. 15, 2025
Open Enrollment, Diversifying Investments, Buying Gold and More Listener Q&A
#250: Chris dives into listener questions, covering open enrollment, investing, buying gold, life and auto insurance, RSUs, practical ways to leverage AI tools and more. Partner Deals Fabric: Affordable term life insurance fo...
Oct. 1, 2025
How to Stop Over-Optimizing and Focus on What Matters with Tim Ferriss
#248: Learn to escape the trap of over-optimizing and design a more meaningful life. We explore setting boundaries, resetting priorities, and turning failure into fuel for success. We also dive into Tim’s creative process beh...
July 30, 2025
Mini Retirements: How to Take a Break Sooner That Could Also Boost Your Career and Income with Jillian Johnsrud
#239: Why wait until you're 65? It's feasible for almost anyone to take a mini retirement and when done right, it can also fast-track your career and income. Learn how to plan one, negotiate time off, manage costs, avoid pitf...
June 11, 2025
Top 50 Ways to Upgrade Your Life, Money, and Travel from 200+ Episodes
#231: Chris shares his top 50 learnings and lessons from the past 230 episodes. Learn actionable strategies to level up your travel, wealth, points & miles, productivity, relationships, and so much more! Partner Deals Copilot...
May 28, 2025
Understanding and Improving Your Gut Health with Dr. Robynne Chutkan
#229: Your gut is the engine of your entire body, so today we break down how to keep it running smoothly with practical, evidence-backed tips. We cover the gut’s powerful role in digestion, immunity, and brain health while ch...
April 30, 2025
Optimize Your Oral Health for a Longer Life with Dr. Mark Burhenne
#225: Learn how to optimize your oral health to prevent disease and improve your overall health. We cover the ideal oral care routine, negative impacts of mouth breathing, the truth about fluoride, the role of nutrition and d...
April 16, 2025
Become a 10x Better, More Effective Writer with Neville Medhora
#223: Actionable tips to become a better writer—whether it’s for work, business, or everyday life. We cover the biggest copywriting mistakes, essential skills for effective writing, the only copywriting formula you need to kn...
Feb. 26, 2025
Purpose, Friendship, and Human Skills with Simon Sinek
#216: Unlock the power of purpose and friendship with Simon Sinek. Learn how to find your ‘why,’ strengthen your friendships, and master the human skills that truly matter. Simon Sinek is a globally recognized author, speaker...
Feb. 19, 2025
Medical Travel: Better Care and Lower Costs for Surgery, IVF, Dental, Advanced Screenings and More with Josef Woodman
#215: Learn to save thousands on medical care abroad. We cover common misconceptions, vetting doctors and hospitals, key mistakes to avoid, and the best destinations for top procedures. Josef Woodman is the CEO of Patients Be...
Feb. 5, 2025
The 5 Types of Wealth with Sahil Bloom
#213: Master the 5 types of wealth to lead a more fulfilled life. Sahil Bloom shares strategies and tactics to regain build lasting financial freedom, invest in your health, control of your time, deepen your relationships and...
Jan. 22, 2025
Mailbag #10: Simplifying Life, Parenting Lessons, Childcare Strategies, Family Travel Tips and More
#211: Chris and Amy answer questions on parenting, including planning for a baby, childcare, schooling, parenting strategies, travel with kids, managing screen time, and more. Partner Deals Cultural Care: Get $250 off flexibl...
Jan. 15, 2025
Top 10 Takeaways from 2024
#210: Chris shares his top 10 takeaways from over 60 episodes released in 2024, providing impactful insights to optimize investments, master the art of travel, cultivate lasting habits, improve health and relationships, and m...
Jan. 8, 2025
5 Resets to Reduce Stress and Burnout with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
#209: Science-backed strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and reclaim your energy. Harvard physician and stress expert Dr. Aditi Nerurkar shares how to recognize stress and distinguish between healthy and unhealthy ...
Jan. 1, 2025
7 Questions to Make This Year Your Best Year Yet
#208: Learn the 7-step framework for a personal annual review that will help you reflect on last year and plan to make this year your best one yet. Together with Sahil Bloom, we discuss insights for setting meaningful goals a...
Dec. 25, 2024
15 Tactics to Break Free from Distraction with Nate Klemp
#207: Actionable strategies to overcome distraction and reclaim your focus with insights from Nate Klemp. He addresses the negative impact of screen addiction on mental health and shares practical tactics for reducing distrac...