PODCAST
The L36 Podcast
Conversations on adventurous personal growth with global experts at the intersection of spiritual, cultural, and scientific wisdom.
Breaking Free: Finding Adventure Beyond Monotony
What if the spirit of adventure isn’t just something we chase, but something written into the fabric of the universe itself? In this inspiring episode, L36 podcast host Dr. Steven Pearce takes us on a thought-provoking journey – from the origins of the cosmos to the everyday choices that define our lives. After hitting a wall of “Million Mile Per Hour Monotony” – a fast-paced but deeply unfulfilling phase in his career – Steven shares how he reignited his sense of wonder through travel, storytelling, and meaningful connection.
Along the way, he sits down with voices like neuroscientist Dr. Sarah Lazar and author Dan Horowitz, whose insights helped reframe his path and bring clarity to his purpose. We explore how the “hero’s journey” lives within all of us, how venturing beyond comfort zones can awaken something powerful, and how mentors and moments of insight can change the trajectory of our lives.
Whether it’s a cross-continental trek or a “micro-adventure” in your own neighborhood, this episode invites you to see your life as an unfolding story – and to take the next bold step in it. Tune in to rediscover what it means to live with intention, curiosity, and courage.
What truly drives our curiosity — and why does it matter? In this compelling episode of the L36 podcast, hosts Dr. Steven Pearce and Nina Winstead sit down with renowned psychologist Dr. Jordan Litman to explore the fascinating science behind several kinds of Curiosity.
Dr. Litman breaks down curiosity into two powerful forces: 1. I-type curiosity — a playful, open-ended desire to explore, imagine, and wander through new ideas. 2. D-type curiosity — a deeper, more focused drive to solve problems, fill knowledge gaps, and make sense of complexity.
Discover how these two distinct types shape everything from personal growth and education to innovation and lifelong learning. Whether you find joy in the journey or itch for answers you must resolve, this conversation reveals how harnessing both forms of curiosity can change how we think, learn, and grow.
Beyond Victimhood: How Forgiveness Ends the Drama and Transforms Your Physiology
Forgiveness may not be what you think it is. In this transformative episode, Dr. Fred Luskin – renowned psychologist, award-winning author, and founder of the Stanford Forgiveness Project – joins Steven Pearce and Nina Winstead to reveal the true nature of forgiveness and why it’s essential for emotional and physical well-being. With decades of groundbreaking research, Dr. Luskin is one of the world’s foremost experts on the science and practice of forgiveness, helping people around the globe release victimhood and move into resilience and peace. Drawing on compelling personal stories and evidence-based insights, this conversation shows how a forgiveness practice, when done properly, can soothe deep wounds, serve as a salve for grief, regulate the nervous system, and restore joy.
In this episode of The L36 podcast, feature guest Kristin Urbanus, shares her extensive background in psychology, spiritual psychology, somatic practice, life coaching, and mindfulness. She discusses how she works with clients on multiple levels of consciousness to achieve lasting, sustainable change, emphasizing that outer goals often stem from a desire for a different inner experience. Kristin explains how she utilizes various modalities to help people access their authentic selves, defined as an unwavering inner wisdom, and highlights the crucial role of forgiveness in releasing judgments and baggage to connect with this core essence, ultimately leading to personal freedom and growth.
