Life, Tech, and the Art of Remaking Your Rules: A Conversation with Emily Pabst

Join host Paul Puscas for a thought-provoking conversation with Emily Pabst, founder of Remake The Rules. Emily shares her journey from government data analyst to coach and consultant, exploring how modern technology and an overload of choices shape the way we live, make decisions, and find meaning. The discussion dives into tech’s role in our daily lives, the challenge of choice inflation, and practical ways individuals can reclaim agency in a world of digital nudges and algorithmic pressure.

You’ll hear personal stories on independence, street smarts, growing up amidst changing rules, and the power of reframing—not just in business, but in how we navigate relationships, family, and society. Emily brings expert insight for anyone feeling overwhelmed by today’s information landscape, stressing that tools and apps are just that: tools, not your life.

Feeling stuck or want to live more intentionally?
Emily Pabst works directly with individuals, leadership teams, and small businesses to help them rethink how to make decisions—big and small—in noisy, novelty-driven times.

Connect with Emily:

• Website: remaketherules.com

• Socials: @remaketherules on most platforms

Discover more about Emily, her mission, and get support on your own decision-making journey at Remake The Rules.

Listen now and start remaking your own rules for life with insights you won’t find anywhere else.

Chapters

00:00 Highlights and Intro

01:30 Meet Emily Pabst: Background and Upbringing

05:54 Growing Up in Missouri: A Unique Perspective

09:45 Navigating Childhood: Independence and Community

12:18 The Impact of Technology on Childhood

16:23 Parenting Challenges in a Changing World

20:11 The Role of Technology in Modern Parenting

23:07 Art, Curiosity, and Challenging Perspectives

26:24 Flexibility in Thought and Understanding Others

28:10 The Influence of Environment on Development

29:52 Transitioning to Adulthood: Education and Career Choices

30:20 Emily's Journey: From Missouri to Colorado

30:59 Public Service and Career Path

32:08 Understanding Redistricting in the U.S.

34:02 The Dynamics of U.S. Elections

37:41 The Role of Data in Governance

38:21 Rulemaking and Rule Breaking

40:35 The Challenges of Government Institutions

42:04 Power Dynamics in Governance

45:16 Data Analysis and Decision Making

49:14 The Need for Meaningful Data

52:33 Optimization Fatigue in Modern Society

53:09 Remake The Rules: A New Approach

01:00:02 The Impact of Technology on Relationships

01:04:50 Navigating Information Overload

01:09:22 Client Transformation Stories

01:11:11 Empowering Business Owners in the Digital Age

01:16:26 Re-centering Purpose in Decision Making

01:20:43 Navigating Technology and Information Overload

01:25:04 The Complexity of Choice in the Information Age

01:30:33 The Role of AI in Decision Making

01:34:10 Living Well in the Information Age

01:45:00 OUTRO