Little More Centered Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:02:09 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535974 en-us © 2026 Little More Centered yes 4e20c318-49ed-5165-bf1b-77904a0316c9 Zander episodic false Little More Centered is a grounded, science-backed podcast that helps high-achievers, creatives, and everyday thoughtful people return to steadiness in life. Through research, stories, and practical practices, it aims to shows you that centeredness isn’t an arrival or a perfect state you reach but, instead, it’s something you can keep returning to, even in the midst of chaos.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) centeredness, inner peace, intentional living, mental clarity, mindfulness, calm mind, stress relief Zander https://storage.buzzsprout.com/4st43xwvl4whrv56x81vc9b396eg?.jpg Little More Centered The Power of Boredom The Power of Boredom In a world designed to fill every pause, boredom feels like failure. But what if that silence you keep avoiding is actually the space where your deepest insights live?

In this episode, we talk about the science and psychology behind intentional boredom — exploring how the Default Mode Network (DMN) helps you connect ideas, solve problems, and restore mental energy when you finally stop optimizing every moment.

You’ll learn why your brain fights silence, how the “social loop” hijacks stillness, and how to build a Boredom Budget - small, non-negotiable pockets of zero input that refill your focus, creativity, and centeredness.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down, this is your permission to do nothing - on purpose.

]]> In a world designed to fill every pause, boredom feels like failure. But what if that silence you keep avoiding is actually the space where your deepest insights live?

In this episode, we talk about the science and psychology behind intentional boredom — exploring how the Default Mode Network (DMN) helps you connect ideas, solve problems, and restore mental energy when you finally stop optimizing every moment.

You’ll learn why your brain fights silence, how the “social loop” hijacks stillness, and how to build a Boredom Budget - small, non-negotiable pockets of zero input that refill your focus, creativity, and centeredness.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down, this is your permission to do nothing - on purpose.

]]> Zander Buzzsprout-17965606 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1190 intentional living, mindfulness, neuroscience, psychology, inner peace, centeredness, mental clarity, overthinking, decision fatigue, digital minimalism, stoicism, calm mind, self-awareness, focus, creativity, stillness, productivity, self-regulation, min 1 5 full false The Practice of Closing Mental Loops The Practice of Closing Mental Loops Our minds often feel cluttered not from major problems, but from a hundred small, unfinished loops. This episode explores the hidden costs of that mental noise, why our brains hold onto it, and how the simple act of closure can be a powerful practice for returning to your center.

]]> Our minds often feel cluttered not from major problems, but from a hundred small, unfinished loops. This episode explores the hidden costs of that mental noise, why our brains hold onto it, and how the simple act of closure can be a powerful practice for returning to your center.

]]> Zander Buzzsprout-17888746 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0400 824 Mental loops, mental clutter, anxiety, overwhelm, mindfulness, intentional living, productivity, inner peace, personal growth, Zeigarnik effect 1 4 full false It’s Not That Serious: How to Stop the Spiral and Zoom Out It’s Not That Serious: How to Stop the Spiral and Zoom Out Feeling like every little thing could topple the whole day? This episode reframes “It’s not that serious” as a practical way to conserve your care for what actually matters. We look at why the brain overreacts, negativity bias, common thinking glitches like catastrophizing, all-or-nothing thinking, and mind reading, and how to create a little space between the moment and the story your mind writes about it. You’ll get simple, research-informed tools you can use on the spot: the 10-10-10 rule to zoom out, distanced self-talk (à la Ethan Kross) to quiet the inner chatter, and “Name the Story” to take the spin out of spirals. Expect clear examples, zero hype, and a return to a steadier baseline, so you can notice the good, handle the real, and let the rest pass.

]]> Feeling like every little thing could topple the whole day? This episode reframes “It’s not that serious” as a practical way to conserve your care for what actually matters. We look at why the brain overreacts, negativity bias, common thinking glitches like catastrophizing, all-or-nothing thinking, and mind reading, and how to create a little space between the moment and the story your mind writes about it. You’ll get simple, research-informed tools you can use on the spot: the 10-10-10 rule to zoom out, distanced self-talk (à la Ethan Kross) to quiet the inner chatter, and “Name the Story” to take the spin out of spirals. Expect clear examples, zero hype, and a return to a steadier baseline, so you can notice the good, handle the real, and let the rest pass.

]]> Zander Buzzsprout-17847907 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400 982 centeredness, intentional living, mental clarity, anxiety, attention triage, negativity bias, cognitive distortions, catastrophizing, all-or-nothing thinking, mind reading, distanced self-talk, 10-10-10 rule, name the story, stress relief, work stress 1 3 full false Centeredness as a Habit Centeredness as a Habit Feeling centered isn’t luck, and it’s not a mood that shows up when life finally cooperates. It’s a habit, something you practice and return to in small, repeatable ways. In this episode, I explore what it means to treat steadiness as part of daily life, not a destination. We’ll look at why slipping off center is normal, how habits shape identity, and how small design choices can make it easier to return. 

]]> Feeling centered isn’t luck, and it’s not a mood that shows up when life finally cooperates. It’s a habit, something you practice and return to in small, repeatable ways. In this episode, I explore what it means to treat steadiness as part of daily life, not a destination. We’ll look at why slipping off center is normal, how habits shape identity, and how small design choices can make it easier to return. 

]]> Zander Buzzsprout-17825026 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400 1460 1 2 full false The Starting Point: You Don’t Need a Quiet Life to Feel Centered The Starting Point: You Don’t Need a Quiet Life to Feel Centered You don’t need a perfect life to feel centered. In this opening episode, I share why centeredness isn’t about constant calm, a little of what I’ve learned from philosophy and psychology, and how small daily steps can help you return to yourself when life pulls you in a thousand different directions. This isn’t about hacks, a major formula, or perfection, it’s about developing rhythms and habits that shape a life more aligned with your values.

]]> You don’t need a perfect life to feel centered. In this opening episode, I share why centeredness isn’t about constant calm, a little of what I’ve learned from philosophy and psychology, and how small daily steps can help you return to yourself when life pulls you in a thousand different directions. This isn’t about hacks, a major formula, or perfection, it’s about developing rhythms and habits that shape a life more aligned with your values.

]]> Zander Buzzsprout-17816427 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1096 centeredness, inner peace, intentional living, mental clarity, mindfulness, calm mind, stress relief 1 1 full false