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EPISODE · Jul 27, 2026 · 53 MIN

VIDEO: Why Your Brain Fears Uncertainty More Than Pain (And the Framework That Finally Helps)

from The Lost & Found Podcast with Amanda Powers · host Amanda Powers

**Until Apple Podcasts Connect and Spotify for Creators platforms are able to share HSL Video, please watch the video version of this episode on Spotify or YouTube**Episode 125: This episode explores uncertainty tolerance, decision paralysis, risk tolerance, fear of the unknown, and the big life transitions that define the Millennial Identity Crisis — including whether to move, change careers, leave a relationship, or start completely over. If you're looking for practical decision-making frameworks that don't require you to have all the answers first, this one's for you.This week, Amanda explores her own uncertainty lately, and draws on the research of Simone Stolzoff — journalist, bestselling author of The Good Enough Job, and author ofthe new book How to Not Know: The Value of Uncertainty in a World That Demands Answers. His work on uncertainty tolerance, decision-making science, and the psychology of risk is the backbone of the frameworks Amanda shares in this episode.CONNECT WITH AMANDA:Don't forget to subscribe for weekly content about identity, healing, purpose, and becoming your future self. Want to share your story or question for an upcoming Wanderer Wisdom Episode? Send Amanda a message here!Website: https://www.podcastforthelost.com/Instagram: @podcast.for.the.lost & @amanda.k.powersTikTok: @podcast.for.the.lostYouTube: @podcastforthelostSubstack: https://podcastforthelost.substack.com/AFFILIATE LINKS:ShopMy → Browse and shop the supplements, skincare, outfits, tech, and personal luxuries I actually reach for and use

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